Who bears the expense of remodeling or refurbishing the premises for an Angry Chickz Successor Term?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.5.2 In addition to Franchisee's obligations under Section 5.5.1, but not more frequently than once every five (5) years during the Term, and as a condition to Franchisee's exercising its Successor Agreement Right, Company may require Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, to refurbish, remodel and improve the Franchised Business to conform to the then-current Standards for new Restaurants.
Such remodeling may include structural changes to the Franchised Business and replacement or modification of FFE, décor, and trade dress as well as such other changes as Company may direct.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with remodeling or refurbishing the franchised business. Specifically, as a condition of exercising the Successor Agreement Right, Angry Chickz may require the franchisee to refurbish, remodel, and improve the Franchised Business to conform to the then-current Standards for new Restaurants, and this is to be done at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.
This obligation can occur not more frequently than once every five years during the term. The remodeling may include structural changes, as well as replacement or modification of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), décor, and trade dress, or any other changes that Angry Chickz directs.
This requirement ensures that all Angry Chickz locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet current standards. For a prospective franchisee, this means they should be prepared for potential significant expenses for remodeling to stay aligned with the brand's standards, especially if they plan to renew their franchise agreement. It is important to factor in these potential costs when assessing the overall financial viability of the franchise.