Where is an Angry Chickz franchisee permitted to propose sites for a Restaurant?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 5.1.2 If an address has not been inserted in the space provided in Section 1.1.2, then promptly following the Effective Date, Franchisee shall promptly locate one or more proposed sites for Dine-In Restaurant Venues in the Search Area that meet the Standards. Franchisee agrees that it will only propose sites for a Restaurant within the Search Area and Company has no obligation to accept or review any location outside of the Search Area. Unless this Agreement was signed pursuant to an Area Development Agreement, until such time as Company has accepted a location as the Location under the Agreement, Franchisee has no territorial protection and Company may open or operate a Restaurant, and Company may license others to do so, at any location or locations within the Search Area.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is permitted to propose sites for a restaurant within a designated "Search Area." If a specific address was included in Section 1.1.2 of the Franchise Agreement, then the restaurant must be located at that specific location. The FDD states that Angry Chickz has no obligation to accept or review any location outside of the Search Area.
Unless the agreement was signed under an Area Development Agreement, the franchisee will not have territorial protection until Angry Chickz accepts a location. This means that Angry Chickz can open or operate a restaurant, or license others to do so, at any location within the Search Area until a location is approved.
After Angry Chickz accepts a proposed site, the franchisee is expected to negotiate a lease or purchase agreement for the location. The franchisee must then submit a copy of the proposed lease or purchase agreement to Angry Chickz for review before execution. This ensures that the lease terms are acceptable to Angry Chickz and align with their brand standards.