For potential Angry Chickz franchisees in Virginia, how is the Franchise Disclosure Document amended in recognition of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the restrictions contained in Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, the Franchise Disclosure Document for Angry Chickz Franchising LLC for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be amended as follows:
1. Item 17, Additional Disclosure. The following is added to Item 17.h:
Under Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, it is unlawful for a franchisor to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any grounds for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement does not constitute "reasonable cause," as that term may be defined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or the laws of Virginia, that provision may not be enforceable.
2. Item 22, Additional Disclosure. The following statement is added to Item 22:
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
- Payment of all initial fees payable under the Franchise Agreement is deferred until Franchisor has satisfied its pre-opening obligations to you under the Franchise Agreement and your Angry Chickz business opens to the public.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document is amended for potential franchisees in Virginia to comply with the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. Item 17 is amended to state that it is unlawful for Angry Chickz to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause, as defined by the Virginia Retail Franchising Act or Virginia law. If any termination grounds in the franchise agreement do not constitute reasonable cause, that provision may not be enforceable.
Item 22 is amended to clarify that no statement or agreement signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement. Furthermore, payment of all initial fees is deferred until Angry Chickz has fulfilled its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee's Angry Chickz business is open to the public.
Additionally, there is an addendum to the Angry Chickz Franchise Agreement specifically for Virginia. This addendum states that payment of initial fees under the Area Development Agreement is deferred until Angry Chickz satisfies its pre-opening obligations and the first Angry Chickz business opens. It also reiterates that no statement or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Angry Chickz. This provision supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise.