Is using unapproved suppliers a breach of the All County franchise agreement?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.2.4. Suppliers. Our Methods of Operation may regulate the designated or approved suppliers (which may be limited to or include us) of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials and supplies (the use of suppliers other than us, our subsidiaries or affiliates, or our other approved suppliers, without our express written approval, is a material breach of the terms of this Agreement).
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 43–157)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, using suppliers that are not approved by All County can be a material breach of the franchise agreement. Specifically, the Methods of Operation may regulate the designated or approved suppliers of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, services, signs, products, materials, and supplies.
This means that franchisees are generally required to purchase these items from All County, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or other suppliers that All County has explicitly approved. If a franchisee chooses to use a supplier that has not been approved without obtaining express written approval from All County, it would constitute a material breach of the terms of the agreement.
This provision is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors want to ensure quality control and uniformity across all franchise locations. By mandating approved suppliers, All County aims to maintain consistent standards for the products and services offered under its brand. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and understand the implications of this requirement before entering into the franchise agreement.