Does the Angry Chickz Franchise Agreement table of contents reference any technology requirements?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
h may require Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, to add, update, upgrade or replace the Information Systems, including hardware and/or software. Franchisee must
incorporate any required modifications or additions within a reasonable period days after receiving written notice from Company.
7.3.5 Within a reasonable time upon Company's request, Franchisee shall apply for and maintain systems from approved vendors for accepting debit cards, credit cards, loyalty and gift cards and other non-cash payment methods as specified from time to time by Company. Franchisee shall adhere to all PCI (Payment Card Industry), CISP (Cardholder Information Security Program) and SDP (Site Data Protection) compliance specifications, as amended, and similar standards and specifications.
7.4 Manual(s); Modification of System.
7.4.1 Company shall provide Franchisee access to the Manual(s) if in electronic form, or lend to Franchisee one copy of the Manual(s) if in tangible form, unless Franchisee has entered into this Agreement as a Successor Franchise Agreement. The Manual(s) may be delivered to Franchisee in any media utilized by Company for delivery of the Manual(s). The Manual(s) and all amendments to the Manual(s) (and copies) are copyrighted and remain Company's exclusive property. The Manual(s) are loaned to Franchisee for the Term, and must be returned to Company immediately upon the termination or expiration (including nonrenewal) of this Agreement. The Manual(s) are highly confidential documents which contain certain Confidential Information of Company. Franchisee shall not make, or cause or allow to be made, any copies, reproductions or excerpts of all or any portion of the Manual(s) except as reasonably necessary to perform Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement. Franchisee must immediately notify Company if all or any portion of the Manual(s) loaned to Franchisee is lost, or destroyed, or any electronic security measures are violated or breached. The Manuals contain both mandatory and recommended specifications, standards, procedures, rules and other information pertinent to the System and Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement. Specifications, standards, procedures, and rules that are recommended or are referred to as a "best practice" are not mandatory and Franchisee may adopt or reject the same in its discretion.
7.4.2 The subject matter of the Manual(s) may include: forms, information relating to product specifications, recipes, purchase orders, hours of operation, Standards, general operations, Gross Sales reports, reporting requirements, training and accounting; sanitation; staff certification, design specifications and uniforms; display of signs and notices; authorized and required Information Systems, inventory requirements; equipment requirements; FFE; Mark usage; insurance requirements; lease requirements; ownership requirements; decor; standards for management, personnel and hours of operation; local advertising formats; maintenance and appearance requirements; procedures upon the occurrence of a Crisis Management Event; procedures regarding and notices to customers about complaints and feedback submission; participation in surveys and mystery shopper programs; and such other matters and policies as Company may elect to include.
7.4.3 Company has the right to develop, operate and change the System in any manner, and Company shall have the right to modify the Standards and Manual(s) at any time (by the addition, deletion or other modification to the provisions thereof).
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement itself, as listed in the Table of Contents (Exhibit A), does not explicitly mention technology requirements. However, Article 7.3.5 addresses technology indirectly, stating that franchisees must apply for and maintain systems from approved vendors for debit cards, credit cards, loyalty and gift cards, and other non-cash payment methods as specified by Angry Chickz. Franchisees must also adhere to all PCI (Payment Card Industry), CISP (Cardholder Information Security Program) and SDP (Site Data Protection) compliance specifications.
Additionally, Article 7.9 discusses the potential establishment of an Intranet by Angry Chickz. If established, franchisees would need to acquire, maintain, and update computer hardware and software to participate. The brand would have full control over the Intranet's content and functionality and could discontinue it at any time without liability. Franchisees would be granted access to the Intranet if they comply with the brand's standards of use and usage agreement.
While the Franchise Agreement's table of contents doesn't highlight technology, these sections within the agreement outline the franchisee's obligations regarding payment processing systems and potential participation in a company Intranet. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these sections to understand the technology-related investments and compliance requirements associated with operating an Angry Chickz franchise.