Does an Angry Chickz area developer have the authority to act as an agent or representative of Angry Chickz?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.3.2 Company expressly reserves all other rights, including the exclusive, unrestricted right, in its discretion, directly and indirectly, itself and through its employees, Affiliates, representatives, licensees, franchisees, assigns, agents and others:
- (a) to develop, own and/or operate and to franchise or license others to own and/or operate (i) Restaurants, the physical location of which are located outside of the Development Area, regardless of proximity to the Development Area, (ii) businesses that provide goods and services within and outside of the Development Area, regardless of proximity to the Development Area under names other than "Angry Chickz," (iii) Restaurants and other businesses at Non-Traditional Venues within or outside the Development Area, and regardless of their proximity to any Restaurant developed or under development or consideration by Developer; and (iv) businesses operating under names other than under the Marks at any location, and of any type whatsoever, regardless of their proximity to the Development Area and whether or not such businesses use any portion of the System, offer similar products or services or compete with Restaurants.
- (b) to offer, sell, provide, produce, license, distribute and market products and services identified by the Marks and/or other trademarks or service marks to any person or Entity, at or through any location or outlet (other than Restaurants, the physical premises of which are located within the Development Area, except for Restaurants located at Non-
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the company retains specific rights regarding the brand and its operations. While an area developer gains territorial rights to develop Angry Chickz restaurants within a defined area, Angry Chickz explicitly reserves the right to operate and franchise outside that area through various channels. This includes the right to use employees, affiliates, representatives, licensees, franchisees, assigns, and agents.
Specifically, Angry Chickz maintains the right to develop, own, and franchise restaurants outside the developer's territory, market products and services under the Angry Chickz name through various distribution channels (including online and delivery services), and operate businesses under different names both within and outside the development area. This reservation of rights indicates that while area developers have certain territorial privileges, they do not have the authority to act as general agents or representatives of Angry Chickz in all matters.
For a prospective area developer, this means that their authority is limited to the scope defined in their agreement, primarily focusing on developing restaurants within their designated area. They cannot represent Angry Chickz in broader business activities or in territories outside their own. It is important for potential developers to understand the specific limitations on their authority and the extent to which Angry Chickz retains control over brand development and distribution.
Therefore, an Angry Chickz area developer does not have the authority to act as a general agent or representative of Angry Chickz. Their role is primarily focused on developing and operating restaurants within their defined territory, while Angry Chickz retains control over broader brand activities and expansion.