What advance notice must Angry Chickz provide if they intend not to renew a franchise?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, the Franchisor will comply with Minnesota Statute 80C.14 Subd. 3-5, which require (except in certain specified cases) that a franchisee be given 90 days notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.
This subsection applies only if: (i) the term of the franchise is less than 5 years; and (ii) the franchisee is prohibited by the franchise or other agreement from continuing to conduct substantially the same business under another trademark, service mark, trade name, logotype, advertising, or other commercial symbol in the same area subsequent to the expiration of the franchise or the franchisee does not receive at least 6 months advance notice of Franchisor's intent not to renew the franchise.
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the required advance notice for non-renewal varies by state. For franchises governed by Minnesota law, Angry Chickz must provide 180 days' notice of non-renewal, as stated in the addendum to Item 17.
In Michigan, if the franchise term is less than five years and the franchisee is restricted from operating a similar business in the same area after the franchise expires, or if the franchisee does not receive at least six months' advance notice of non-renewal, Angry Chickz must fairly compensate the franchisee for the fair market value of their inventory, supplies, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. This compensation excludes personalized materials that have no value to Angry Chickz and items not reasonably required for the franchise business.
For franchisees in Illinois, the FDD states that rights upon termination and non-renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. It is important to note that the specific details of these sections are not provided in this document. Therefore, prospective franchisees should consult the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act directly to understand their rights regarding non-renewal.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the specific addenda applicable to their state and consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of these non-renewal provisions. It is also advisable to inquire with Angry Chickz directly about their standard practices regarding franchise renewal and non-renewal to gain a clearer understanding of their expectations and procedures.