What is the franchisee's responsibility if Angry Chickz establishes an Intranet?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Company may, at its option, establish and maintain an Intranet through which licensees or franchisees may communicate with each other, and Company may disseminate the Manual(s), updates and other confidential information.
Company shall have discretion and sole control over all aspects of the Intranet, including its content and functionality.
If Company establishes such an Intranet, Franchisee shall acquire, maintain, and update, as reasonably necessary, all computer hardware and software necessary to enable Franchisee to participate on the Intranet.
Company will have no obligation to maintain the Intranet, and may discontinue it at any time without liability.
If established and if Franchisee is in compliance with its obligations under this Agreement, Franchisee will be given the privilege to use the Intranet subject to Franchisee's compliance with Company's then-current standards of use and usage agreement.
Franchisee further acknowledges that the Intranet facility and all communications that are posted to it will become Company's property, free of any claims of privacy or privilege that Franchisee or any other person may assert.
At Company's request, Franchisee shall contribute a reasonable amount toward the cost of the Intranet's maintenance, as imposed from time to time by Company.
Such contribution shall be established by Company annually and shall be payable within 30 days of demand.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, if Angry Chickz chooses to establish an Intranet, franchisees must acquire, maintain, and update all necessary computer hardware and software to participate. This ensures franchisees can access and utilize the Intranet for communication and information dissemination. However, Angry Chickz is not obligated to maintain the Intranet and can discontinue it without liability.
If Angry Chickz establishes an Intranet and the franchisee is compliant with their franchise agreement, the franchisee will be allowed to use the Intranet, but must comply with Angry Chickz's standards of use and usage agreement. All communications posted on the Intranet become the property of Angry Chickz, without any claims of privacy or privilege from the franchisee or any other person.
Additionally, Angry Chickz may request that franchisees contribute a reasonable amount towards the cost of maintaining the Intranet. This contribution will be determined annually by Angry Chickz and is payable within 30 days of demand. This means that franchisees need to budget for potential technology upgrades and ongoing maintenance contributions if Angry Chickz decides to implement an Intranet system.