Can an Angry Chickz franchisee modify the design, construction, equipping, and improvement standards for the premises and franchised business?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.3.1 Franchisee is responsible for developing and constructing the Franchised Business at its expense. Before the renovation and construction of the Franchised Business or the Location, Company shall provide Franchisee with copies of Company's Standards for the design and layout of a typical Restaurant and mandatory items of FFE and other suggested items of FFE, decor, trade dress, inventory, Information Systems, telephone systems, and other items. Company or its Affiliate may, but is not obligated to, to also provide Franchisee advice and assistance regarding the design and layout of the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall at its sole cost and expense promptly and diligently cause the Premises and Franchised Business to be designed, constructed, equipped and improved in accordance with the Standards, unless Company agrees to modifications in writing.
- 5.3.2 Franchisee shall only employ licensed and bonded architects, engineers and general contractors, that have been approved by Company, to prepare all architectural, engineering and construction drawings and site plans, and to obtain all Permits required to construct, remodel, renovate, and/or equip the Franchised Business and Premises in accordance with the Standards and
Applicable Law. Franchisee acknowledges that Standards (including layouts) provided by Company may not comply with Applicable Law and it is Franchisee's responsibility to modify the Standards (including layouts) to comply with Applicable Law, subject to Company's acceptance as provided below. All drawings and plans shall be submitted to Company for its prior review and acceptance before Franchisee's commencement of construction. All drawings and plans shall be submitted to Company with a construction and build-out calendar reflecting that the construction and development of the Franchised Business will be completed within the time periods required by this Agreement. If Company does not deliver written notice that Company accepts or rejects such plans or drawings within 10 days, the plans or drawings shall be deemed rejected.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to adhere to the company's standards for the design, construction, equipping, and improvement of their franchised business. However, modifications are possible if Angry Chickz agrees to them in writing.
Specifically, before starting any renovation or construction, Angry Chickz will provide the franchisee with their standard design and layout specifications, including mandatory and suggested items for furniture, fixtures, equipment (FFE), decor, trade dress, inventory, information systems, and telephone systems. While Angry Chickz may offer advice and assistance, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for ensuring the premises and franchised business comply with these standards.
The franchisee must use licensed and bonded architects, engineers, and general contractors approved by Angry Chickz. It's also the franchisee's responsibility to modify the standards to comply with all applicable laws, subject to Angry Chickz's acceptance. All drawings and plans must be submitted to Angry Chickz for review and approval before construction begins. If Angry Chickz fails to provide written notice of acceptance or rejection within 10 days, the plans are considered rejected. This process ensures that while franchisees have some responsibility for compliance, Angry Chickz maintains control over brand standards and legal adherence.