factual

Can All Team require franchisees to stop offering a previously authorized service?

All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

FRANCHISEE understands and agrees that due to changes in competitive circumstances, presently unforeseen changes in the needs of customers, and/or presently unforeseen technological innovations, the Systems may need to undergo changes in order that it best serve the interests of the FRANCHISEE, ATFC and the franchise system. Accordingly, the FRANCHISEE expressly understands and agrees that ATFC may from time to time change the components of the Systems, including, but not limited to, altering the computer system including software and hardware, services, methods, standards, form, policies and procedures of the Systems; adding to, deleting from, or modifying those products and services which the Agency is authorized to offer; and, changing, improving or modifying the Marks and making changes to the Manual. Such changes may be sent to FRANCHISEE by supplemental bulletins, notices or by e-mail (the "Supplements"), all of which are a part of the Manual. Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, FRANCHISEE expressly agrees to abide by any such modifications, changes, additions, deletions and alterations and acknowledge that such modifications, changes, additions, deletions and alterations will require further expenditures by FRANCHISEE. Further, FRANCHISEE agrees to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate changes including but not limited to computer purchase and leases and software license agreements and maintenance agreements. Changes in software programs or other changes in the System will require FRANCHISEE to upgrade its computer system and incur costs in obtaining other or additional computer hardware, equipment, and software. ATFC agrees to impose such requirements and changes in a reasonable, non-discriminatory manner among other franchisees.

Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 28)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, All Team has the right to modify the services that franchisees are authorized to offer. The FDD states that All Team may change components of the system, including adding to, deleting from, or modifying those products and services which the Agency is authorized to offer.

This means that All Team can require franchisees to stop offering a service that was previously authorized. These changes will be communicated through supplemental bulletins, notices, or email, which become part of the franchise manual. Franchisees are expressly required to abide by these changes.

This ability for All Team to modify service offerings is due to changes in competitive circumstances, customer needs, and technological innovations. Franchisees may incur further expenditures to implement these changes, such as upgrading computer systems or obtaining new hardware and software. All Team agrees to impose such requirements and changes in a reasonable, non-discriminatory manner among other franchisees.

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.