What authority does the Operating Principal of an Angry Chickz franchise have in regard to the Franchise Agreement?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
7.2.1 The Operating Principal shall be responsible for communicating and coordinating with Company regarding business, operational and other ongoing matters concerning this Agreement and the Franchised Business. Franchisee represents and warrants that the Operating Principal shall have the full authority to act on behalf of Franchisee in regard to performing, administering or amending this Agreement. The Operating Principal shall be vested with the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business. The Operating Principal shall: (a) devote full time and best efforts solely to operation of Restaurants owned or operated, by Franchisee or its Affiliates in the same geographic region and to no other business activities; (b) meet Company's educational, experience, financial and other reasonable criteria for such position, as set forth in the Manual(s) or otherwise in writing by Company; and (c) have successfully completed the Initial Training Program to Company's reasonable
satisfaction. If during the Term the Operating Principal is no longer able to serve, or no longer qualifies to act in accordance with this Section, Franchisee shall promptly notify Company. Franchisee shall then promptly, but not later than 30 days after the prior Operating Principal ceases to serve or qualify: (w) designate a replacement Operating Principal who meets the Standards and otherwise complies with this Section, (x) provide Company with such information about the new Operating Principal as Company may reasonably request, and (y) cause the replacement Operating Principal to satisfactorily complete the Initial Training Program to Company's reasonable satisfaction*.* Company's acceptance of the Operating Principal shall not constitute Company's endorsement of such individual or a guarantee by Company that such individual will perform adequately for Franchisee or its Affiliates, nor shall Company be estopped from subsequently disapproving or otherwise challenging such person's qualifications or performance. Company may, but is not required to, deal exclusively with the Operating Principal in all regards unless and until Company's actual receipt of written notice from Franchisee of the appointment of a successor Operating Principal who is accepted by Company.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal plays a crucial role in the franchise's operations and communication with Angry Chickz Franchising LLC. The Operating Principal is responsible for communicating and coordinating with Angry Chickz regarding business, operational, and other ongoing matters related to the Franchise Agreement and the franchised business.
The Franchisee warrants that the Operating Principal has full authority to act on their behalf in performing, administering, or amending the Franchise Agreement. This means the Operating Principal is vested with the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Angry Chickz franchised business.
The Operating Principal must devote their full time and best efforts solely to the operation of Restaurants owned or operated by the Franchisee or its Affiliates in the same geographic region, and to no other business activities. They must also meet Angry Chickz's educational, experience, financial, and other reasonable criteria for the position, as outlined in the manuals or in writing by Angry Chickz, and must have successfully completed the Initial Training Program to Angry Chickz's reasonable satisfaction.