Is the new Angry Chickz franchisee required to refurbish the restaurant?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| assign to us (at our option) all internet web pages, email address, social media listings, domain names and other registrations containing the marks. If applicable, pay liquidated damages. See also "r" below. | ||
| j. Assignment of | § 13.1 | No restriction on our right to assign. |
| contract by | ||
| Franchisor | ||
| k. "Transfer" by | § 13.2.1 | Includes transfer of the agreement or change in ownership of a franchisee which is an entity. |
| franchisee – defined | ||
| Franchisor approval of transfer | § 13.2 | Transfers require our express written consent You must: (i) provide a detailed description of the price and material terms of the transfer/Assignment; (ii) provide us a list of your Owners and others with an interest in the franchise agreement; (iii) have complied with the right of first refusal and we must not have exercised our right of first refusal; (iv) not be in default; (v) be current to your obligations to third parties; (vi) have signed a release and your Owners must have signed a release; (vii) not have any suit or action pending or threatened with respect to your Angry Chickz Restaurant; (viii) pay the Transfer Fee; and (ix) agree to a non-competition agreement accepted to us which agreement is substantially similar to the Franchise Agreement terms. |
| m. Conditions for franchisor approval of transfer | §§ 13.2 – 13.4 | New franchisee must: (i) qualify; (ii) have the right to occupy the location by assignment or assumption of the lease or purchase of the location; (iii) assume the Franchise Agreement or sign a new Franchise Agreement; (iv) agree to refurbish your Angry Chickz Restaurant; and (v) complete training. |
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, a new franchisee may be required to refurbish the restaurant. Specifically, this requirement is triggered when the franchise is transferred to a new owner.
The FDD states that for franchisor approval of a transfer, the new franchisee must agree to refurbish the Angry Chickz Restaurant. This is one of several conditions that must be met for the transfer to be approved. Other conditions include that the new franchisee must qualify, have the right to occupy the location, assume the Franchise Agreement or sign a new one, and complete training.
This requirement to refurbish the restaurant upon transfer is a fairly common practice in franchising. It helps to ensure that the restaurant maintains a consistent brand image and meets the franchisor's standards. For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they are considering purchasing an existing Angry Chickz location, they should factor in the potential cost of refurbishment into their financial projections. It is important to discuss the scope and cost of any required refurbishment with the franchisor during the due diligence process.