What rights does Angry Chickz have regarding access to and modification of the franchisee's Information Systems?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At our direction, you must electronically link the Information Systems to us or our designee. You must allow us and/or our designee to access the Information Systems and stored files and data (the "IS Data"), and to add, remove, configure and modify the Information Systems via any means including electronic polling and uploads, with or without notice. We own the IS Data that is stored on your Information Systems and you will assign to us any and all rights you may have in the IS Data. We will have independent access to the information generated and stored in the Information Systems.
The Information Systems will store information concerning the customers, sales mix, sales information, purchasing and inventory, accounting and other operations. You must provide all assistance we require to bring the Information Systems on-line with our or our designee's computer at the earliest possible time and to maintain this connection as we require. We may retrieve from your Information Systems all information that we consider necessary, desirable or appropriate. There are no contractual limitations on our right to access information.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 26–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase or lease specific Information Systems, which include hardware, software, and various electronic devices, as detailed in the manuals and directives. These systems must maintain a constant high-speed internet connection.
Angry Chickz has extensive rights regarding these Information Systems. The franchisee must electronically link their systems to Angry Chickz or its designee, allowing them access to stored files and data. Angry Chickz can add, remove, configure, and modify the Information Systems through electronic polling and uploads, potentially without prior notice to the franchisee. The FDD states that Angry Chickz owns the data stored on the franchisee's Information Systems, and franchisees must assign all rights to this data to Angry Chickz.
Angry Chickz can independently access all information generated and stored within the Information Systems, which includes customer data, sales information, purchasing and inventory details, and accounting information. Franchisees must assist Angry Chickz in connecting the Information Systems and maintaining this connection. Angry Chickz can retrieve any information they deem necessary or appropriate from the franchisee's systems, and there are no contractual limitations on this access. This level of control allows Angry Chickz to monitor operations, gather data for strategic decision-making, and ensure compliance with brand standards across all franchise locations.