Does Angry Chickz have to approve all suppliers selected by the franchisee?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s for your Restaurant only according to the Standards
You must purchase authorized ingredients, products and services from: (i) us or our affiliates (if they sell or provide the same); (ii) suppliers designated by us; (iii) suppliers approved by us; or (iv) suppliers selected by you and with our prior written approval.
We and our affiliates may derive revenue and profit based on your purchases and leases, including from charging you for products and services that we or our affiliates provide to you. We and our affiliates may be the sole designated supplier of certain goods and services. Our affiliate Angry Chickz Distribution
LLC (which is owned by an officer in Item 2) manufacturers certain proprietary sauces that are sold to franchisees through broadline distributors. Otherwise, neither we nor our affiliates supply any goods or services to franchisees. During calendar year 2024, that affiliate collected $10,500 attributable to sale of proprietary sauces to franchisees. Except as noted, none of our officers own an interest in any supplier to our franchisees.
You will establish the prices charged for goods and services sold by your Restaurant, and will provide information regarding the prices to us as requested.
If you purchase Authorized Products from an affiliate or us, we or they may derive profits from such purchases. We will not be obligated to reveal our trade secrets and/or Standards of any proprietary items to you or any third party.
If you wish to purchase or use any products or services for or at your Restaurant that we have not yet evaluated or purchase any product or service from a person or entity (a "Proposed Supplier") that we have not yet approved (for products and services that we obligate you to purchase only from designated or approved suppliers), you must submit sufficient information, specifications and samples for us to determine whether the product or service complies with the Standards and specifications and the proposed supplier meets our criteria.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees do need approval for suppliers they select. Specifically, franchisees must purchase authorized ingredients, products, and services from Angry Chickz or its affiliates, suppliers designated by Angry Chickz, suppliers approved by Angry Chickz, or suppliers selected by the franchisee with Angry Chickz's prior written approval. This requirement ensures that all products and services used at the restaurant meet Angry Chickz's standards.
To get a supplier approved, a franchisee must provide written notice with the supplier's name and address, any information requested by Angry Chickz, and details about the products or services the franchisee wants to purchase from the supplier. Angry Chickz will then evaluate the proposed supplier to determine if they meet the brand's standards and specifications. Angry Chickz may disapprove a proposed supplier for any reason, including concerns about disrupting distribution arrangements.
Angry Chickz aims to notify franchisees of their decision within 15 business days after receiving the request and all necessary information. If written approval isn't provided within this timeframe, the supplier is considered disapproved. The franchisee or the proposed supplier may also need to pay $500 for reinspection, plus cover Angry Chickz's out-of-pocket expenses for reviewing the application and inspecting the supplier's facilities. This process ensures Angry Chickz maintains control over the quality and consistency of its products and services, but it also means franchisees have limited autonomy in choosing suppliers and may face additional costs and delays.