What are the requirements for the architects, engineers, and general contractors used by an Angry Chickz franchisee?
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 Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use licensed and bonded architects, engineers, and general contractors approved by Angry Chickz for restaurant construction, remodeling, renovation, and equipping. These professionals are responsible for preparing 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. Franchisees must submit all plans and modifications to Angry Chickz for review and acceptance before starting any construction work. Failure to obtain written acceptance of the plans can result in their rejection.
This requirement ensures that all Angry Chickz restaurants adhere to the brand's design criteria and specifications, maintaining consistency and quality across all locations. By mandating the use of approved and licensed professionals, Angry Chickz aims to minimize construction-related issues and ensure compliance with local regulations. This process helps protect the brand's reputation and the franchisee's investment by ensuring that the restaurant is built to standard.
Franchisees cannot open their Angry Chickz restaurant until they receive written authorization from the company, which is contingent upon a satisfactory inspection of the premises. This authorization is granted only after the restaurant has been properly developed and equipped according to Angry Chickz's standards and applicable laws, all pre-opening training for personnel has been completed, and all necessary permits to operate the restaurant have been obtained. These measures are in place to guarantee that each location meets the brand's operational and quality standards before commencing business.