Does Angry Chickz require franchisees to purchase supplies from approved suppliers?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Merchandise, Materials, Supplies and Services
You must advertise, sell and serve all and only the products we authorize. You must purchase, and maintain in inventory as needed to meet reasonably anticipated consumer demand, the ingredients, proteins, sides, salads, and beverages and other food items (including ingredients) and other products as specified by us, all which are purchased, prepared, sold and/or manufactured in strict accordance with our recipes, and Standards, including specifications as to ingredients, brand names, preparation and presentation ("Authorized Products").
You may not offer, sell or otherwise distribute from your Restaurant any products or services that we have not specified or approved to be offered or sold from your Restaurant. All products and services must be offered, sold and distributed in accordance with the Standards.
We may periodically designate and approve Standards and/or suppliers of furniture, fixtures and equipment ("FFE") and other products and services that we periodically authorize for use at or sale from your Restaurant, including services, ingredients, merchandize, equipment, uniforms, supplies, forms, Information Systems and other products, goods and services. You must purchase or lease all FFE and other products and services for your Restaurant only according to the Standards
You must purchase authorized ingredients, products and services from: (i) us or our affiliates (if they sell or provide the same); (ii) suppliers designated by us; (iii) suppliers approved by us; or (iv) suppliers selected by you and with our prior written approval.
We and our affiliates may derive revenue and profit based on your purchases and leases, including from charging you for products and services that we or our affiliates provide to you. We and our affiliates may be the sole designated supplier of certain goods and services. Our affiliate Angry Chickz Distribution
LLC (which is owned by an officer in Item 2) manufacturers certain proprietary sauces that are sold to franchisees through broadline distributors. Otherwise, neither we nor our affiliates supply any goods or services to franchisees. During calendar year 2024, that affiliate collected $10,500 attributable to sale of proprietary sauces to franchisees.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase authorized products that meet the brand's standards and specifications. These 'Authorized Products' include ingredients, proteins, sides, salads, beverages, and other food items. Franchisees must maintain sufficient inventory to meet consumer demand and adhere strictly to Angry Chickz's recipes and standards regarding ingredients, brand names, preparation, and presentation.
Angry Chickz franchisees must purchase authorized ingredients, products, and services from specific sources. These sources include Angry Chickz or its affiliates, designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or suppliers selected by the franchisee with Angry Chickz's prior written approval. This ensures consistency and quality across all franchise locations. Angry Chickz estimates that substantially all expenditures for establishing and operating the Restaurant will be subject to these sourcing restrictions.
If a franchisee wishes to use a new product or service or purchase from a supplier not yet approved by Angry Chickz, they must seek approval from Angry Chickz. This involves submitting detailed information, specifications, and samples for evaluation. Angry Chickz will assess whether the proposed product or service complies with their standards and if the supplier meets their criteria. The franchisee or the proposed supplier may also be required to cover the costs of inspections and audits, potentially including a $500 reinspection fee plus out-of-pocket expenses for transportation, food, and lodging.