How will All Team communicate changes to the Systems to the franchisee?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE understands and agrees that due to changes in competitive circumstances, presently unforeseen changes in the needs of customers, and/or presently unforeseen technological innovations, the Systems may need to undergo changes in order that it best serve the interests of the FRANCHISEE, ATFC and the franchise system. Accordingly, the FRANCHISEE expressly understands and agrees that ATFC may from time to time change the components of the Systems, including, but not limited to, altering the computer system including software and hardware, services, methods, standards, form, policies and procedures of the Systems; adding to, deleting from, or modifying those products and services which the Agency is authorized to offer; and, changing, improving or modifying the Marks and making changes to the Manual. Such changes may be sent to FRANCHISEE by supplemental bulletins, notices or by e-mail (the "Supplements"), all of which are a part of the Manual. Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, FRANCHISEE expressly agrees to abide by any such modifications, changes, additions, deletions and alterations and acknowledge that such modifications, changes, additions, deletions and alterations will require further expenditures by FRANCHISEE. Further, FRANCHISEE agrees to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate changes including but not limited to computer purchase and leases and software license agreements and maintenance agreements. Changes in software programs or other changes in the System will require FRANCHISEE to upgrade its computer system and incur costs in obtaining other or additional computer hardware, equipment, and software. ATFC agrees to impose such requirements and changes in a reasonable, non-discriminatory manner among other franchisees.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All Team may modify the Systems, including the computer system, software, hardware, services, methods, standards, form, policies, and procedures. They can also alter the products and services the Agency is authorized to offer, change the Marks, and make changes to the Manual.
These changes will be communicated to the franchisee through supplemental bulletins, notices, or email, which All Team refers to as "Supplements." These Supplements are considered part of the Manual. The franchisee is required to comply with these modifications, changes, additions, deletions, and alterations, and acknowledges that these may require further expenditures.
The franchisee must also execute any documents necessary to implement these changes, including those related to computer purchases, leases, software license agreements, and maintenance agreements. Upgrading the computer system and obtaining additional hardware, equipment, and software may be necessary due to changes in software programs or the System. All Team agrees to implement these requirements and changes reasonably and without discrimination among franchisees.