Can an Angry Chickz franchisee enter into a lease agreement before the site is accepted by the franchisor?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
formation we request), the site will be deemed rejected. (Franchise Agreement, § 5.1) You may not enter into a lease or purchase agreement for a site unless and until the site has been accepted. We may impose a fee of $500 per each Site Revie
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 26–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may not enter into a lease or purchase agreement for a site until Angry Chickz has accepted the proposed site. The FDD specifies that upon receiving information about a proposed site, Angry Chickz will review the information and either accept or reject the site based on their current standards.
If Angry Chickz does not respond within 30 days of the initial submission, or within 15 days of receiving supplemental information if requested, the site is automatically considered rejected. Additionally, Angry Chickz may charge a fee of $500 for each Site Review Kit if a franchisee submits more than 3 Site Review Kits, which could add to the initial costs of establishing the franchise.
This requirement ensures that the location meets Angry Chickz's standards for factors such as demographics, population size, neighboring tenants, visibility, and proximity to other businesses. By maintaining control over site selection, Angry Chickz aims to ensure brand consistency and optimize the potential for success across all franchise locations. Franchisees need to factor in this approval process and the associated timelines when planning their launch to avoid potential delays and financial penalties.