Does Angry Chickz require franchisees to use approved architects and contractors for construction?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must cause your Restaurant to be constructed, equipped and improved in compliance with our current design criteria and specifications. You shall only employ licensed and bonded architects, engineers and general contractors, that that have been approved by us, to prepare all architectural, engineering and construction drawings and site plans, and to obtain all permits required to construct, remodel, renovate, and/or equip your Restaurants in accordance with our standards and applicable law. All plans and modifications to the Location must be submitted to us for our review and acceptance before you start construction. Unless we notify you in writing that the plans and modifications are accepted, they will be deemed rejected. You may not open your Restaurant until you receive written authorization from us to do so, which may be subject to our satisfactory inspection of your Restaurant. You must not open your Restaurant to the public until: (a) you have properly developed and equipped your Restaurant in accordance with our Standards and applicable law; (b) all pre-opening training for your personnel has been completed; (c) you have obtained all permits necessary to operate your Restaurant; and (d) you have obtained written authorization from us to open and commence operation of your Restaurant. Our "standards" are our thencurrent specifications, standards, policies, procedures and rules we prescribe for the development, ownership and operation of Restaurant. We issue our standards, and modify our standards, based on our, our affiliates' and our franchisees' experience in developing, operating and franchising Restaurants. The standards will be communicated to you through the manual(s), bulletins, electronic communications and/or other directives.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–23)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use licensed and bonded architects, engineers, and general contractors approved by Angry Chickz for construction, remodeling, renovation, and equipping of their restaurants. Franchisees are responsible for preparing all architectural, engineering, and construction drawings and site plans, as well as obtaining all necessary permits in accordance with Angry Chickz's standards and applicable laws. All plans and modifications to the location must be submitted to Angry Chickz for review and acceptance before construction begins. Failure to receive written acceptance of the plans may result in their rejection.
This requirement ensures that all Angry Chickz restaurants are built to the franchisor's specifications and standards, maintaining consistency across all locations. It also helps to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations. Franchisees cannot open their restaurant until they receive written authorization from Angry Chickz, which may be subject to a satisfactory inspection of the restaurant.
The franchisee bears the responsibility of ensuring the restaurant is properly developed and equipped according to Angry Chickz's standards and applicable laws. Additionally, all pre-opening training for personnel must be completed, and all necessary permits to operate the restaurant must be obtained before opening to the public. This process helps to protect the Angry Chickz brand and ensures a consistent customer experience across all franchise locations.
This requirement is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as franchisors typically want to maintain control over the construction and design of their locations to ensure brand consistency and quality control. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the list of approved architects, engineers, and contractors and factor in the potential costs and timelines associated with using these approved professionals.