What is the deadline for an Angry Chickz franchisee to designate a replacement Operating Principal after the previous one ceases to serve or qualify?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, if the Operating Principal is no longer able to serve or qualify, the franchisee must notify Angry Chickz promptly. Following this notification, the franchisee has a deadline of no more than 30 days to designate a qualified replacement.
The replacement Operating Principal must meet Angry Chickz's standards and complete the initial training program to the company's satisfaction. The franchisee is also required to provide Angry Chickz with any information about the new Operating Principal that the company reasonably requests.
It is important to note that Angry Chickz's acceptance of the Operating Principal does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of their performance. Angry Chickz may also subsequently disapprove or challenge the person's qualifications or performance, even after initially accepting them. Until Angry Chickz receives written notice from the franchisee about the appointment of a successor Operating Principal, Angry Chickz may deal exclusively with the current Operating Principal.