Does the Angry Chickz FDD state that the franchisee must undertake and complete the remodeling, renovation, and refurbishment of the restaurant at their own expense for renewal?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the | § 3.1 | 10 years |
| franchise term | ||
| b. Renewal or | § 3.2 | 2 successive 5-year periods |
| extension of the | ||
| term | ||
| c. Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | §§ 3.2 – 3.4 | We use the term "renewal" to refer to extending our franchise relationship at the end of your initial term (and any other renewal or extension of the initial term). You may be asked to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions than your original contract. You must: (1) pay the successor agreement fee; (2) have complied with your obligations during the term of your Franchise Agreement; (3) have delivered a notice between 9 and 12 months before the expiration of the Term; (4) execute a new franchise agreement which may contain materially different terms and conditions from your original contract; (5) must have undertaken and completed at your expense the remodeling, renovation and refurbishment of your Angry Chickz Restaurant, unless you have remodeled your business within the preceding 5 years; (6) sign a general release; (7) not have committed three or more material defaults during prior 36 month period and (8) you or your employees, as applicable, must have complied with our then-current qualification, training and certification requirements, at your expense. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATIONS, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 39–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to remodel, renovate, and refurbish their restaurant at their own expense as a condition of renewal. Specifically, to renew the franchise agreement for an additional term, the franchisee must have undertaken and completed the remodeling, renovation, and refurbishment of their Angry Chickz Restaurant at their own expense.
However, there is an exception to this requirement. If the franchisee has already remodeled their business within the preceding 5 years, they may not be required to do so again for the renewal. This provides some flexibility for franchisees who have recently invested in updating their restaurant's appearance and facilities.
This requirement is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, as franchisors want to ensure that all locations maintain a consistent brand image and meet current standards. For a prospective Angry Chickz franchisee, this means planning for the potential cost of remodeling as part of the long-term investment in the franchise. It would be prudent to inquire about the typical cost and scope of required remodels to better prepare for this expense.