Who is responsible for the development and construction expenses of the Angry Chickz Franchised Business?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5.3 Construction and Development of the Restaurant.
- 5.3.1 Franchisee is responsible for developing and constructing the Franchised Business at its expense. Before the renovation and construction of the Franchised Business or the Location, Company shall provide Franchisee with copies of Company's Standards for the design and layout of a typical Restaurant and mandatory items of FFE and other suggested items of FFE, decor, trade dress, inventory, Information Systems, telephone systems, and other items. Company or its Affiliate may, but is not obligated to, to also provide Franchisee advice and assistance regarding the design and layout of the Franchised Business. Franchisee shall at its sole cost and expense promptly and diligently cause the Premises and Franchised Business to be designed, constructed, equipped and improved in accordance with the Standards, unless Company agrees to modifications in writing.
- 5.3.2 Franchisee shall only employ licensed and bonded architects, engineers and general contractors, that have been approved by Company, to prepare all architectural, engineering and construction drawings and site plans, and to obtain all Permits required to construct, remodel, renovate, and/or equip the Franchised Business and Premises in accordance with the Standards and
Applicable Law. Franchisee acknowledges that Standards (including layouts) provided by Company may not comply with Applicable Law and it is Franchisee's responsibility to modify the Standards (including layouts) to comply with Applicable Law, subject to Company's acceptance as provided below. All drawings and plans shall be submitted to Company for its prior review and acceptance before Franchisee's commencement of construction. All drawings and plans shall be submitted to Company with a construction and build-out calendar reflecting that the construction and development of the Franchised Business will be completed within the time periods required by this Agreement. If Company does not deliver written notice that Company accepts or rejects such plans or drawings within 10 days, the plans or drawings shall be deemed rejected.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the expenses associated with developing and constructing the Franchised Business. Specifically, the franchisee must cover all costs related to the construction and renovation of the restaurant.
Angry Chickz requires franchisees to adhere to the company's standards for design and layout, and will provide these standards to the franchisee. While Angry Chickz may offer advice and assistance, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for ensuring the premises are designed, constructed, and equipped according to these standards. Any modifications to the standards must be approved in writing by Angry Chickz.
To ensure quality and compliance, Angry Chickz mandates that franchisees employ licensed and bonded architects, engineers, and general contractors approved by the company. These professionals are responsible for preparing architectural, engineering, and construction drawings, obtaining necessary permits, and ensuring the construction complies with both Angry Chickz's standards and all applicable laws. The franchisee must submit these drawings and plans to Angry Chickz for review and acceptance before starting construction, along with a construction timeline. Angry Chickz's review is limited to compliance with their standards and does not encompass technical, architectural, or engineering considerations. Franchisees must open their Angry Chickz location no more than 10 months following the effective date of the franchise agreement.