What is the All Team USER's obligation regarding cooperation with ATFC's insurance carriers?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
USER shall promptly deliver to ATFC copies of every summons, subpoena, process or notice of or order for appearance in any suit or proceeding in which ATFC may be involved and to cooperate with ATFC's attorneys and insurance carriers in the defense of the same.
USER shall make all required reports in a timely manner to the appropriate agencies or entities all worker's compensation insurance premiums with respect to USER's temporary employees to whom Wages have been paid.
All such reports shall be prepared and the cost of the premiums are to be borne by USER.
USER shall provide prompt written notice to ATFC at any time that required worker's compensation insurance coverage is not in effect.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 34–161)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the USER (franchisee) has specific obligations regarding cooperation with All Team Franchise Corporation's (ATFC) attorneys and insurance carriers. The USER must promptly provide copies of any legal summons, subpoena, process, or notice related to any suit or proceeding involving ATFC. Furthermore, the USER is required to cooperate with ATFC's attorneys and insurance carriers in defending against such legal actions.
In addition to legal cooperation, the USER is responsible for managing and reporting worker's compensation insurance. This includes making all required reports to the appropriate agencies or entities in a timely manner and ensuring that all worker's compensation insurance premiums for their temporary employees are paid. The USER bears the cost of these premiums. The USER must also promptly notify ATFC in writing if the required worker's compensation insurance coverage is not in effect.
These obligations highlight the importance of legal and insurance compliance for All Team franchisees. Failure to comply with these requirements could lead to legal repercussions or financial liabilities for the franchisee. Therefore, prospective franchisees should carefully review these obligations and ensure they have the resources and systems in place to meet them.