Does the All Team franchise agreement consider ATFC's refusal to act a guarantee?

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement explicitly states that no action, refusal to act, approval, disapproval, consent, or refusal to consent by ATFC (All Team Franchise Corporation) will be considered a guarantee, warranty, or representation that the agency complies with any laws or regulations. This means that All Team franchisees cannot interpret any decision made by All Team as an assurance of legal or regulatory compliance for their agency.

This provision protects All Team from liability if a franchisee's agency fails to comply with local, municipal, state, federal, or other laws or regulations. The franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring their agency's compliance, regardless of any actions or inactions by All Team. This is a standard clause in franchise agreements, as franchisors typically do not want to be held responsible for the legal compliance of individual franchise locations.

For a prospective All Team franchisee, this means they must independently verify their agency's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. They cannot rely on All Team's actions or approvals as a guarantee of compliance. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to consult with legal and regulatory experts to ensure they fully understand and meet all requirements for operating their All Team agency.