Who is required to complete the Initial Training Program for an Angry Chickz franchise?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
equently than once each week) on Franchisee's progress and diligence in responding to and overcoming the Force Majeure. Thereafter, Franchisee must notify Company immediately upon cessation of Force Majeure.
ARTICLE 6 TRAINING; GRAND OPENING SUPPORT
6.1 Initial Training.
6.1.1 The Operating Principal, the Restaurant Leader, and Trainer (if applicable) shall at all times have successfully completed, to Company's reasonable satisfaction, an initial training program in the Standards and the operation of a Restaurant ("Initial Training Program"). Company may modify the content and manner of conducting the Initial Training Program in its discretion from time to time. Prior to opening the Franchised Business, Company shall provide the Initial Training Program to 4 persons selected by Franchisee, including the Operating Principal, Restaurant Leader, and Trainer. The Initial Training Program will be conducted at Company's training facilities in California or at other approved training facility(ies) specified by Company, and may include classroom training, instruction at Company or franchisee facilities, remote training, and/or a self-study program. The Initial Training Program shall be approximately 15 days for all attendees. Franchisee will pay Company's then-current training fees and reimburse Company for its Travel Expenses (if any) if Company provides the Initial Training Program to any person designated by Franchisee in excess of the first 4 persons referred to above or if Company requires any person to complete the Initial Training Program to Company's satisfaction. The Operating Principal and the Restaurant Leader shall complete the Initial Training Program to Company's satisfaction not more than 90 days and not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled opening date of Franchised Business to the public. Company shall not be obligated to provide the Initial Training Program if this Agreement is (i) the third or subsequent agreement between Franchisee (or any of its Affiliates) and Company, (ii) a Successor Franchise Agreement, or (iii) is signed in connection with an assignment or transfer of a Restaurant.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal, the Restaurant Leader, and the Trainer (if applicable) must successfully complete the Initial Training Program. Prior to opening the franchised business, Angry Chickz will provide the Initial Training Program to 4 people selected by the franchisee, which must include the Operating Principal, Restaurant Leader, and Trainer.
The Initial Training Program is approximately 15 days for all attendees and will be conducted at Angry Chickz's training facilities in California or other approved facilities. The training may include classroom instruction, training at company or franchisee facilities, remote training, and/or a self-study program. The Operating Principal and Restaurant Leader must complete the training program between 30 and 90 days before the restaurant's scheduled opening date.
If the franchisee designates more than 4 people to attend the Initial Training Program, or if Angry Chickz requires any person to repeat the training, the franchisee will pay Angry Chickz's then-current training fees and reimburse travel expenses, if any. Franchisees may not open and operate their Angry Chickz franchise until the Operating Principal and initial Restaurant Leader have completed the Initial Training Program to Angry Chickz's satisfaction. Franchisees must also ensure they have successfully trained a sufficient number of employees to operate the business according to Angry Chickz's standards.