What is the length of the initial franchise term for an Angry Chickz franchise?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the | § 3.1 | 10 years |
| franchise term | ||
| b. Renewal or | § 3.2 | 2 successive 5-year periods |
| extension of the | ||
| term | ||
| c. Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | §§ 3.2 – 3.4 | We use the term "renewal" to refer to extending our franchise relationship at the end of your initial term (and any other renewal or extension of the initial term). You may be asked to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions than your original contract. You must: (1) pay the successor agreement fee; (2) have complied with your obligations during the term of your Franchise Agreement; (3) have delivered a notice between 9 and 12 months before the expiration of the Term; (4) execute a new franchise agreement which may contain materially different terms and conditions from your original contract; (5) must have undertaken and completed at your expense the remodeling, renovation and refurbishment of your Angry Chickz Restaurant, unless you have remodeled your business within the preceding 5 years; (6) sign a general release; (7) not have committed three or more material defaults during prior 36 month period and (8) you or your employees, as applicable, must have complied with our then-current qualification, training and certification requirements, at your expense. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATIONS, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 39–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise term is 10 years, as detailed in Section 3.1 of the Franchise Agreement. This means that a new franchisee will operate their Angry Chickz restaurant under the terms of the Franchise Agreement for a decade before needing to consider renewal.
At the end of the initial 10-year term, the franchisee has the option to renew the agreement for two successive 5-year periods. However, Angry Chickz may require the franchisee to sign a new contract with potentially different terms and conditions.
To renew, the franchisee must meet several conditions, including paying a successor agreement fee, complying with all obligations during the initial term, providing advance notice of intent to renew, executing a new franchise agreement, completing any required remodeling or renovations (unless completed within the prior 5 years), signing a general release, avoiding multiple material defaults, and ensuring that the franchisee and their employees meet current training and certification requirements. These conditions are typical in franchising, as they allow the franchisor to ensure brand standards are maintained and that franchisees are up-to-date with current operating procedures.