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What equipment is an All Team franchisee required to have in their office?

All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ing, supervision, and discipline of employees, and FRANCHISEE shall inform its employees as to such requirements.

    1. FRANCHISEE shall use forms, brochures, stationery, business cards, advertising matter, and materials of a size, color, material, type style, layout, and quality approved by ATFC.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall continuously and prominently display the Marks in connection with the Agency, and will not take or fail to take any action, the result of which might detract from the public image of ATFC, the Agency, the Systems or the Marks. FRANCHISEE shall not display or permit to be displayed at the office any business name or service not authorized hereunder. ATFC has the right to approve in advance the decoration, organization and furnishings of the office of the Agency and may require FRANCHISEE to relocate and redecorate such office as may be reasonably necessary to comply with what ATFC reasonably believes is consistent with the professional image ATFC is attempting to project and prudent business practices.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall maintain and establish an office within the Area in a safe, orderly and clean state, presenting a businesslike appearance. The office shall be properly staffed (as sound business practices dictate), furnished, and equipped. The office shall be equipped with an appropriate computer equipment, telephone system and facsimile machine that are approved by ATFC. FRANCHISEE shall maintain a telephone number to be used by FRANCHISEE exclusively for the business conducted herein. FRANCHISEE shall utilize the ATFC/ATS email system and related addresses for all business communications. FRANCHISEE's office shall be open for business during normal business hours prevailing in the community where located, but not less than thirty-five (35) hours each week (except for holidays observed in FRANCHISEE's community).
    1. FRANCHISEE shall exercise diligent efforts to recruit, screen, interview, test, train, indoctrinate, contract with and for, and assign, place and dispatch temporary employees in accordance with the standards and procedures of ATFC and the Systems, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or age.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall exercise diligent efforts to recruit, screen, interview and place personnel for placement customers in accordance with the standards and procedures of ATFC and the Systems, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or age.
    1. All of FRANCHISEE's business dealings will be governed by the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. FRANCHISEE will do nothing that would tend to discredit, dishonor, reflect adversely upon, or in any manner injure the reputation of ATFC, its other franchisees and its affiliates.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall exercise diligent efforts to develop and adhere to safety programs in an effort to reduce risk of injury.
  • D. Customer Complaints. If FRANCHISEE receives a complaint from a customer which cannot be resolved within five (5) business days, FRANCHISEE shall promptly notify ATFC. FRANCHISEE agrees that ATFC shall have the right to intervene in and resolve any such unresolved customer complaints, and FRANCHISEE agrees to be bound by any decision made by ATFC regarding a resolution of any such complaints, at the sole expense of FRANCHISEE.

  • E. Licensure; Compliance with Laws. At all times FRANCHISEE shall comply with all federal, state, municipal, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes applicable and related to this Agreement, the Agency, and all aspects of the conduct of the Agency. FRANCHISEE acknowledges and agrees that the Agency is regulated by certain states; that federal and state governments, municipalities, regulatory bodies, or others may regulate the Agency now or in the future; and that many states regulate employment agencies and recruiting services. FRANCHISEE represents that it has investigated and ascertained the laws and regulations specific to the activities franchised hereunder that affect the Agency, including federal, state, municipal and local laws and regulations. FRANCHISEE shall obtain all licenses and permits required by any applicable federal, state, municipal, and local law, rule, regulation ordinance and code. FRANCHISEE shall make timely filings of all tax returns and shall pay when due all taxes levied or assessed on, and related to this Agreement and the Agency. At no time is ATFC required to inform FRANCHISEE of any federal, state, municipal, or local law, rule, regulation, ordinance code, or tax.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must equip their offices with approved computer equipment, a telephone system, and a facsimile machine. The office must also maintain a telephone number exclusively for business use and utilize the All Team/ATS email system for all business communications.

All Team retains the right to approve the decoration, organization, and furnishings of the franchisee's office. They can also require franchisees to relocate and redecorate to maintain a professional image and prudent business practices. Franchisees are obligated to purchase or lease all necessary products, services, supplies, computer software and hardware, equipment, and materials from either All Team-designated suppliers or other suppliers meeting All Team's specifications.

Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for all costs associated with licensing, installing, operating, maintaining, and upgrading the required software. All Team also has the right to modify the Systems, including the computer system's software and hardware, which may require franchisees to upgrade their computer systems and incur additional costs for hardware, equipment, and software. All Team will provide suggestions for office layout and design upon request, and franchisees must submit their planned location, layout, furnishings, and decorations for approval.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.