Has All Team pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Except as provided above, with regard to the franchisor, its predecessor, a person identified in Item 2, or an affiliate offering franchises under the franchisor's principal trademark:
- C. No such party has been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge or, within the 10 year period immediately preceding the application for registration, has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor charge or has been the subject of a civil action alleging: violation of a franchise, antifraud, or securities law; fraud; embezzlement; fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property; or unfair or deceptive practices or comparable allegations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 22 includes an addition to Item 3 that addresses legal history. Specifically, it states that neither All Team, its predecessors, individuals identified in Item 2, nor affiliates offering franchises under All Team's trademark have been convicted of a felony or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge. This also extends to misdemeanor charges within the 10 years preceding the franchise registration application, as well as civil actions alleging violations of franchise, antifraud, or securities laws, fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion or misappropriation of property, or unfair or deceptive practices.
This statement provides assurance to potential franchisees that All Team and its associated parties have a clean legal record regarding serious criminal charges and civil violations related to franchising and financial practices. The inclusion of 'nolo contendere,' which means 'no contest,' is important because it indicates that even if All Team hasn't been formally convicted, they haven't contested a felony charge, which could carry similar implications for franchisees.
This disclosure is a standard practice in franchising to ensure transparency and protect prospective franchisees. Franchisees should still conduct their own due diligence, including legal and financial reviews, to fully assess the risks and benefits of investing in an All Team franchise. While the FDD indicates no such history, independent verification can provide additional peace of mind.