What is the scope of Angry Chickz's review and acceptance of the franchisee's drawings and plans?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
5.3.3 Franchisee acknowledges that Company's review and acceptance of Franchisee's drawings and plans is limited to ensuring Franchisee's compliance with Company's Standards. Company's criteria for acceptance or rejection do not encompass technical, architectural or engineering considerations. Company will have no liability with respect to construction of the Location, nor shall Company be responsible in any way for delays or losses occurring during the design, construction or other preparation of the Franchised Business, whether caused by the condition of the Location, the design, engineering, construction, equipping, decorating or stocking of the Franchised Business, or any other reason. Franchisee expressly acknowledges and agrees that Company does not warrant or guaranty that the design, décor, appearance, FFE, inventory requirements, layout, and/or other improvements of the Franchised Business will ensure Franchisee's success.
5.4 Opening of the Franchised Business.
- 5.4.1 Franchisee shall not open the Franchised Business to the public until: (a) Franchisee has properly developed and equipped the Franchised Business in accordance with the Standards and Applicable Law; (b) all pre-opening training for Franchisee's personnel has been completed; (c) Franchisee has obtained all Permits to operate the Franchised Business; and (d) Company has provided Franchisee with its written authorization to open and commence operation of the Franchised Business. Company's authorization to open the Franchised Business is to confirm that Franchisee complies with the Standards, and shall not be construed as an express or implied representation or warranty that the Location complies with Applicable Law or that the construction is sound or free from defects. The date that Franchisee opens and commences operation of the Franchised Business is the opening date ("Opening Date") and Company may insert that Date in attached Exhibit F.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, Angry Chickz's review and acceptance of a franchisee's drawings and plans is limited to ensuring compliance with the company's standards. This means Angry Chickz is primarily concerned with whether the plans align with their brand guidelines and operational requirements.
The FDD explicitly states that Angry Chickz's criteria for acceptance or rejection do not include technical, architectural, or engineering considerations. Therefore, franchisees are responsible for ensuring their plans are technically sound and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Angry Chickz bears no liability for any construction-related issues, delays, or losses that may occur during the design, construction, or preparation of the franchised business.
Furthermore, Angry Chickz does not guarantee that the design, décor, appearance, FFE (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), inventory requirements, layout, or other improvements will ensure the franchisee's success. This underscores the franchisee's responsibility to conduct thorough market research and business planning to maximize their chances of success. The franchisee also must use licensed and bonded architects, engineers, and general contractors approved by Angry Chickz to prepare all drawings and plans and to obtain all permits required to construct the Franchised Business.
If Angry Chickz does not deliver written notice that the company accepts or rejects such plans or drawings within 10 days, the plans or drawings are deemed rejected. This places a burden on the franchisee to ensure the plans are compliant with Angry Chickz standards from the outset.