How must an All Team franchisee identify themselves in dealings with the public?

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must conspicuously identify themselves as an independently owned business and as an All Team franchisee in all dealings with the public and at their agency. This means that franchisees must make it clear to customers and others that they are operating an independent business under the All Team franchise system, and not as a direct extension of the All Team corporate entity.

This requirement is important for several reasons. First, it helps to avoid confusion among customers who may not realize that All Team locations are independently owned and operated. Second, it reinforces the legal distinction between All Team and its franchisees, which is important for liability and other legal purposes. The FDD also states that neither All Team nor the franchisee can make agreements or representations on behalf of the other that their relationship is anything other than franchisor and franchisee.

Furthermore, the franchisee is prohibited from using the names "All Team", "Med Team Support Staffing", "Food Team", "All Team Staffing" or "Resources in Food" as part of its corporate name. The franchisee also cannot use the marks as an Internet domain name or in the content of any website, directory or listing. However, the franchisee must identify itself as a franchisee of All Team Franchise Corp (ATFC). These rules are in place to protect All Team's brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all franchise locations.

In practice, this means that an All Team franchisee will need to include specific disclaimers or statements on their signage, marketing materials, and other communications to clearly indicate their independent ownership and franchise affiliation. This could involve using phrases such as "Independently Owned and Operated Under Franchise Agreement with All Team" or similar language. Franchisees should consult with All Team to ensure their messaging complies with the franchise agreement and any applicable legal requirements.