What is the All Team franchisee's responsibility regarding licenses and permits?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At all times FRANCHISEE shall comply with all federal, state, municipal, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes applicable and related to this Agreement, the Agency, and all aspects of the conduct of the Agency.
FRANCHISEE acknowledges and agrees that the Agency is regulated by certain states; that federal and state governments, municipalities, regulatory bodies, or others may regulate the Agency now or in the future; and that many states regulate employment agencies and recruiting services.
FRANCHISEE represents that it has investigated and ascertained the laws and regulations specific to the activities franchised hereunder that affect the Agency, including federal, state, municipal and local laws and regulations.
FRANCHISEE shall obtain all licenses and permits required by any applicable federal, state, municipal, and local law, rule, regulation ordinance and code.
FRANCHISEE shall make timely filings of all tax returns and shall pay when due all taxes levied or assessed on, and related to this Agreement and the Agency.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits to operate their agency. Franchisees must comply with all applicable federal, state, municipal, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes related to the franchise agreement, the agency, and the conduct of the agency.
All Team acknowledges that employment agencies and recruiting services are regulated by certain states and may be regulated by federal and state governments, municipalities, regulatory bodies, or other entities. Franchisees are expected to have investigated and understood the specific laws and regulations affecting their agency's activities, including federal, state, municipal, and local laws and regulations.
In addition to obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, All Team franchisees are also responsible for making timely filings of all tax returns and paying all taxes levied or assessed on, and related to the franchise agreement and the agency. This requirement ensures that franchisees operate their businesses in full compliance with all applicable legal and financial obligations.