Is an All Team franchisee required to identify itself as a franchisee of ATFC?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ns set forth in Section XVI.B. After said ninety (90) days, or if the prospective purchaser does not acquire the franchise, FRANCHISEE must again comply with this Section and Section XVI.B and give ATFC the first right to acquire FRANCHISEE's Interest prior to sale.
XVII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/INDEMNIFICATION
- A. Independent Contractor. ATFC and FRANCHISEE are independent contractors, and no partnership, fiduciary, joint venture, or employment relationship exists between them. FRANCHISEE shall conspicuously identify itself, at its Agency and in all dealings with the public as an independently owned business, and as an ATFC franchisee as required under this Agreement. Neither ATFC nor FRANCHISEE shall make any agreements or representations in the name of or on behalf of the other that their relationship is other than ATFC and franchisee.
- B. Indemnification. Under no circumstances shall ATFC be liable for any act, omission, debt, or other obligation of FRANCHISEE.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to identify themselves as an All Team Franchise Corporation (ATFC) franchisee. Specifically, the franchisee must conspicuously identify itself as an independently owned business and as an ATFC franchisee in all dealings with the public and at its agency.
This requirement ensures that customers are aware of the franchise relationship and that the franchisee is part of the All Team system. However, the franchisee operates as an independent contractor. This means that while franchisees benefit from the All Team brand and system, they are also responsible for their own business operations and liabilities.
Furthermore, the franchisee cannot use 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 (or any confusingly similar marks or names) as an Internet domain name or in website content. This protects All Team's brand identity and online presence, ensuring consistency across the franchise system.