What options does the transferee/assignee have regarding the franchise agreement when assuming an Angry Chickz franchise?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(j) that the transferee/assignee shall have agreed, under a written assumption agreement approved by Company, that at closing, the transferee/assignee shall, at Company's option, either (a) assume this Agreement; provided however, that such assumption shall not relieve Franchisee (as transferor/assignor) of any continuing obligations; or (b) execute a replacement franchise or license agreement on the then-current form of franchise agreement used by Company in the State in which the Franchised Business is being operated, provided, however, that the term of the replacement franchise or license agreement shall be, at Company's option, the remaining term of this Agreement, unless Company otherwise agrees; and, at Company's request, the transferor/assignor shall have executed a continuing guaranty in favor of Company of the performance and payment by the transferee/assignee of all obligations and debts to Company and its Affiliates under the replacement franchise or license agreement;
(k) that the transferee/assignee agrees to refurbish the Franchised Business as needed (in Company's discretion) to match the then-current Standards;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a transferee/assignee has two options regarding the franchise agreement when assuming an Angry Chickz franchise. The first option is to assume the existing franchise agreement. However, the original franchisee (transferor/assignor) is not relieved of any continuing obligations under this option.
The second option is for the transferee/assignee to execute a replacement franchise or license agreement. This new agreement will be on the then-current form used by Angry Chickz in the state where the franchised business operates. The term of this replacement agreement will be, at Angry Chickz's option, the remaining term of the original agreement, unless Angry Chickz agrees otherwise.
Additionally, at Angry Chickz's request, the transferor/assignor may have to execute a continuing guaranty. This guaranty would ensure the transferee/assignee performs and pays all obligations and debts to Angry Chickz and its affiliates under the replacement franchise or license agreement. The transferee/assignee must also agree to refurbish the franchised business as needed to meet Angry Chickz's then-current standards.