Is the All Team franchise fee refundable?

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee is generally not refundable. Item 7 states that "none of the fees listed in this Item are refundable." This statement indicates that the initial franchise fee of $42,500, which is listed in Item 7, is non-refundable.

This means that once a prospective All Team franchisee pays the franchise fee upon signing the Franchise Agreement, they will not receive a refund of this fee under normal circumstances, regardless of whether they eventually open an All Team agency. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as the initial fee covers the franchisor's costs for granting the franchise and providing initial support and training.

However, the FDD does mention one exception related to financing, stating, "We do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees for any items except as described above and in Item 10." It also states, "Except as described above, none of the fees listed in this Item are refundable." This suggests that under certain financing arrangements described in Item 10, there might be a possibility of a refund. A prospective franchisee should carefully review Item 10 and discuss this with All Team to fully understand the conditions under which any fees might be refundable.