What are the requirements for the operating partner, member, or shareholder designated by an All Team franchisee that is a partnership, LLC, or corporation?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If FRANCHISEE is a partnership, limited liability company or a corporation, FRANCHISEE must designate an operating partner, member or shareholder who (a) shall successfully complete the Initial Training Program; (b) throughout the term of this Agreement shall devote full working time and best efforts in the day-to-day operations of the Agency and shall keep free from conflicting enterprises or any other activities which would be detrimental to or interfere with the business of the Agency; and (c) shall have been granted general management power and authority over the business affairs of the Agency including, without limitation, the power and authority to act solely on behalf of and legally bind the FRANCHISEE. Upon such designation, FRANCHISEE shall provide ATFC with a certified copy of the action of FRANCHISEE granting such authority. FRANCHISEE shall keep ATFC informed at all times of the identity of any manager of the Agency.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchisee is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, they must designate an operating partner, member, or shareholder. This designated individual must fulfill specific requirements to ensure the proper management and operation of the All Team agency.
First, the designated operating partner, member, or shareholder must successfully complete the Initial Training Program provided by All Team. This training is crucial for understanding the All Team system and operational standards. Second, throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement, the designated individual must devote their full working time and best efforts to the day-to-day operations of the agency. They must also remain free from any conflicting enterprises or activities that could negatively impact the All Team business.
Finally, the designated individual must have been granted general management power and authority over the business affairs of the agency. This includes the power and authority to act solely on behalf of and legally bind the franchisee. Upon designating this individual, the franchisee must provide All Team with a certified copy of the action granting such authority and keep All Team informed of the identity of any manager of the agency.