Is the initial All Team Franchise Fee refundable?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- INITIAL FEES**
You must pay us an initial Franchise Fee of $42,500.00 ("Franchise Fee"), in a lump sum when you sign the Franchise Agreement. If you already operate an Agency under a Franchise Agreement with us and you wish to purchase an additional franchise and/or open an additional Agency office the Franchise Fee will be $37,500. In the event that we do not accept your Franchise Agreement within 30 days after you submit it to us, we will refund any Franchise Fee you have paid to us. Otherwise, there are no refunds under any circumstances.
When you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will also pay us an initial license fee of $4,500 for the use of the Software (as defined below in Item 11). This fee is not refundable under
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee of $42,500 is generally non-refundable. However, there is a specific circumstance under which a refund may be issued. If All Team does not accept the Franchise Agreement within 30 days of its submission, the entire franchise fee will be refunded to the prospective franchisee.
This condition provides a limited window of protection for the franchisee. If All Team delays or declines the agreement, the franchisee is not permanently out of pocket for the initial fee. However, once the agreement is accepted, the fee is considered fully earned by All Team and becomes non-refundable under any other circumstances.
It is important for potential All Team franchisees to understand this refund policy clearly. While the initial license fee of $4,500 for the use of the software is always non-refundable, the franchise fee has a 30-day contingency. Franchisees should ensure they understand the conditions for acceptance of the agreement and the timeline involved to protect their investment.