What constitutes 'good cause' for Angry Chickz to terminate a franchise agreement?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) A provision that permits a Franchisor to terminate a franchise prior to the expiration of its term except for good cause.
Good cause shall include the failure of the franchisee to comply with any lawful provision of the franchise agreement and to cure such failure after being given written notice thereof and a reasonable opportunity, which in no event need be more than 30 days, to cure such failure.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of 'good cause' for termination of a franchise agreement is specified within the addendum for the state of Michigan. In Michigan, Angry Chickz can terminate a franchise agreement if the franchisee fails to comply with any lawful provision outlined in the franchise agreement.
For a termination to be considered for 'good cause', Angry Chickz must provide the franchisee with written notice of the non-compliance. The franchisee then has a reasonable opportunity to correct the failure. The provided addendum specifies that this cure period does not need to exceed 30 days.
This stipulation protects franchisees in Michigan by ensuring they are given a chance to rectify any issues before Angry Chickz can terminate the agreement. Franchisees in other states may not have this specific protection, so prospective franchisees should carefully review the termination clauses and any state-specific addenda in the FDD to understand their rights and obligations.