Can an All Team franchisee select their office location anywhere within their designated Area?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- b. We must approve the location of your Agency. You may select the location of your office anywhere in the Area. Typically, you will lease the space for your Agency. You are solely responsible for locating, securing and evaluating the suitability of your office and for the review and negotiations of your lease. The factors we consider in approving sites are factors such as general location, lease term, size, access to public transportation, and parking. We will either approve or disapprove your location within 30 days of receipt of all information regarding the location. (Franchise Agreement – paragraph VIII.A);
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees can select their office location anywhere within their designated Area. However, All Team must approve the location. The FDD specifies that franchisees are responsible for locating, securing, and evaluating the suitability of their office space, as well as negotiating the lease terms.
All Team considers factors such as the general location, lease term, size, access to public transportation, and parking when evaluating potential sites. All Team will either approve or disapprove the proposed location within 30 days of receiving all necessary information about the site.
This means that while All Team franchisees have some autonomy in choosing their location, the franchisor retains the right to ensure the site meets certain criteria. This is a common practice in franchising, as the location can significantly impact the success of the franchise. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and work closely with All Team to find a suitable location that meets both their needs and the franchisor's requirements.