What are the requirements for the lease if the accepted location for an Angry Chickz restaurant is leased?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.2.2 If the accepted location is leased or subleased, (i) the lease shall name Developer as the sole lessee thereunder, and may not be subleased to Developer by any Affiliate of Developer or any of its Owners without Company's express prior written consent; (ii) Developer shall neither create nor purport to create any obligations on behalf of Company, nor grant or purport to grant to the lessor thereunder any rights against Company, nor agree to any other term, condition, or covenant which is inconsistent with any provision of this Agreement; (iii) the lease shall be for a term which is not less than the term of the Franchise Agreement, unless Company shall approve, in writing, a shorter term of the lease; (iv) the lease shall be subject to Company's then-current lease addendum and contain such terms as required by the Standards; (v) Developer shall duly and timely perform all of the terms, conditions, covenants and obligations imposed upon Developer under the lease; and (vi) a fully executed copy of said lease, in the form and on the terms previously accepted by Company, shall be delivered to Company promptly following the execution thereof.
The lease shall, unless Company otherwise consents in writing, include an addendum in the form prescribed by Company.
- 6.2.3 Company's review and acceptance or rejection of the lease or purchase agreement is solely for Company's benefit and is solely an indication that the lease meets Company's minimum Standards and specification at the time of acceptance of the lease (which may be different that the requirements of this Agreement).
Company's review and acceptance of the lease shall not be construed to be an endorsement of such lease, confirmation that such lease complies with Applicable Law, or confirmation that the terms of such lease are favorable to Developer, and Company hereby expressly disclaims any responsibility therefore.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–260)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the accepted location is leased, the lease must meet several requirements. The lease must name the Developer (franchisee) as the sole lessee and cannot be subleased to any affiliate or owner of the Developer without Angry Chickz's prior written consent. The Developer cannot create obligations on behalf of Angry Chickz or grant the lessor any rights against Angry Chickz, and the lease terms must not conflict with the Franchise Agreement.
The lease term must be at least as long as the Franchise Agreement's term, unless Angry Chickz approves a shorter lease term in writing. The lease must also be subject to Angry Chickz's current lease addendum and include terms required by Angry Chickz's standards. The Developer is responsible for fulfilling all obligations under the lease in a timely manner, and a fully executed copy of the lease, in the form accepted by Angry Chickz, must be provided to Angry Chickz promptly after execution. The lease should include an addendum in the form prescribed by Angry Chickz, unless Angry Chickz consents otherwise in writing.
Angry Chickz's review and acceptance of the lease is solely for their own benefit, indicating that the lease meets their minimum standards at the time of acceptance. This acceptance does not constitute an endorsement of the lease, a confirmation of compliance with applicable laws, or an assurance that the lease terms are favorable to the Developer. Angry Chickz disclaims any responsibility in these areas.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these requirements with legal counsel to ensure full understanding and compliance, as failure to meet these lease requirements could impact their ability to operate an Angry Chickz franchise.