factual

Can All Team's policies and procedures be changed or modified from time to time?

All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Support Staffing" without prefix or suffix and to adopt and use the Marks and Systems licensed hereunder solely in the manner prescribed by ATFC. FRANCHISEE agrees to identify its Agency with a sign in compliance with applicable local ordinances and approved by ATFC.

C. Standards of Operation.

  1. FRANCHISEE agrees to comply with ATFC's mandatory policies, practices, procedures, regulations and standards, whether set forth in the Confidential Operating Manual or in other materials supplied to FRANCHISEE by ATFC which may be changed or modified from time to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, local business conditions within the Area may suggest that certain policies and procedures be modified. Any such modifications shall require the written consent of ATFC which may be denied in ATFC's reasonable discretion.

FRANCHISEE agrees to and shall take all steps as are necessary to ensure that its employees treat all customers and candidates fairly and provide services hereunder in an honest, ethical, and nondiscriminatory manner. FRANCHISEE will not withhold any material information from its customers or attempt to sell any service to them that FRANCHISEE believes, in its good faith estimation, is not needed; and will not advertise in a deceptive, misleading, or unethical manner. FRANCHISEE will only make those promises, representations, and guarantees to customers, candidates and others at the Agency authorized in writing by ATFC; preserve good customer relations; render competent, prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service, and meet such minimum standards as ATFC may establish from time to time in the Confidential Operations Manual. FRANCHISEE shall maintain a competent, conscientious, and trained staff. FRANCHISEE shall be solely responsible for all employment decisions and functions of the Agency including, without limitations, those related to hiring, firing, training, wage and hour requirements, recordkeeping, supervision, and discipline of employees, and FRANCHISEE shall inform its employees as to such requirements.

    1. FRANCHISEE shall use forms, brochures, stationery, business cards, advertising matter, and materials of a size, color, material, type style, layout, and quality approved by ATFC.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall continuously and prominently display the Marks in connection with the Agency, and will not take or fail to take any action, the result of which might detract from the public image of ATFC, the Agency, the Systems or the Marks. FRANCHISEE shall not display or permit to be displayed at the office any business name or service not authorized hereunder. ATFC has the right to approve in advance the decoration, organization and furnishings of the office of the Agency and may require FRANCHISEE to relocate and redecorate such office as may be reasonably necessary to comply with what ATFC reasonably believes is consistent with the professional image ATFC is attempting to project and prudent business practices.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall maintain and establish an office within the Area in a safe, orderly and clean state, presenting a businesslike appearance. The office shall be properly staffed (as sound business practices dictate), furnished, and equipped. The office shall be equipped with an appropriate computer equipment, telephone system and facsimile machine that are approved by ATFC. FRANCHISEE shall maintain a telephone number to be used by FRANCHISEE exclusively for the business conducted herein. FRANCHISEE shall utilize the ATFC/ATS email system and related addresses for all business communications. FRANCHISEE's office shall be open for business during normal business hours prevailing in the community where located, but not less than thirty-five (35) hours each week (except for holidays observed in FRANCHISEE's community).
    1. FRANCHISEE shall exercise diligent efforts to recruit, screen, interview, test, train, indoctrinate, contract with and for, and assign, place and dispatch temporary employees in accordance with the standards and procedures of ATFC and the Systems, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or age.
    1. FRANCHISEE shall exercise diligent efforts to recruit, screen, interview and place personnel for placement customers in accordance with the standards and procedures of ATFC and the Systems, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or age.
    1. All of FRANCHISEE's business dealings will be governed by the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. FRANCHISEE will do nothing that would tend to discredit, dishonor, reflect adversely upon, or in any manner injure the reputation of ATFC, its other franchisees and its affiliates.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All Team has the authority to modify its policies, practices, procedures, regulations, and standards. These changes can be implemented through the Confidential Operating Manual or other materials provided to the franchisee. While franchisees must generally comply with these changes, the FDD acknowledges that local business conditions might necessitate modifications to certain policies and procedures. However, such modifications require All Team's written consent, which All Team can deny at its discretion.

All Team may modify the system's components, including the computer system, software, hardware, services, methods, standards, forms, policies, and procedures. They can also add to, delete from, or modify the products and services the agency is authorized to offer, change the marks, and make changes to the manual. These changes will be communicated through supplemental bulletins, notices, or email, which are considered part of the manual. Franchisees must adhere to these modifications, changes, additions, deletions, and alterations, which may require further expenditures by the franchisee.

All Team also has the right to change the software at any time and at its sole discretion. In such cases, franchisees may be required to change the licensed software they use, and they will do so at their sole cost and expense. They may also be required to sign new documentation to license the right to use the new software. All Team may require franchisees to modify, enhance, and/or replace all or any part of the software at any time and at the franchisee's sole expense.

This ability to unilaterally change the operating manual and system gives All Team considerable control over the franchise's operations. While All Team agrees to impose changes reasonably and non-discriminatorily, franchisees should be prepared for potential costs associated with these changes, such as upgrading computer systems or purchasing new software. Franchisees need to stay informed about updates and modifications to ensure compliance and maintain a current copy of the Confidential Operations Manual, as the master copy maintained by All Team will be controlling in case of disputes.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.