What standards must an Angry Chickz franchisee maintain regarding the condition and appearance of the Franchised Business?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
an 10 months following the Effective Date, unless Company consents in writing to a longer period of time. The time periods for the commencement and completion
of construction and the commencement of operation of the Franchised Business are of the essence of this Agreement.
5.5 Maintaining and Remodeling of Franchised Business.
- 5.5.1 Franchisee shall maintain the condition and appearance of the Franchised Business that meets Company's standards and operation consistent with the image of Restaurants as attractive, clean, and efficiently operated, offering high quality goods and services, courteous service, and pleasant ambiance. If at any time in Company's reasonable judgment, the state of repair, appearance, cleanliness or functionality of Franchised Business (including the Premises and non-Franchised Business portion of the Premises and parking areas) or its FFE, décor and trade dress fail to meet the Standards, Company shall provide written notice to Franchisee. Franchisee shall promptly upon receipt of notice correct such deficiencies, that may include replacing worn out or obsolete FFE, signage, décor and trade dress; repairing and repainting the interior and exterior of the Franchised Business, the Premises and appurtenant parking areas (if any); and modifying the décor and layout of the Franchised Business to implement changes in required Standards; all within the time period(s) prescribed by Company. Without limiting the foregoing, Franchisee shall immediately abate, replace, and remove any graffiti in or about the Premises.
- 5.5.2 In addition to Franchisee's obligations under Section 5.5.1, but not more frequently than once every five (5) years during the Term, and as a condition to Franchisee's exercising its Successor Agreement Right, Company may require Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole cost and expense, to refurbish, remodel and improve the Franchised Business to conform to the then-current Standards for new Restaurants. Such remodeling may include structural changes to the Franchised Business and replacement or modification of FFE, décor, and trade dress as well as such other changes as Company may direct.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain the condition and appearance of their franchised business to meet Angry Chickz's standards. This includes operating in a manner consistent with the image of Angry Chickz restaurants, ensuring they are attractive, clean, and efficiently operated. The goal is to provide high-quality goods and services, courteous service, and a pleasant ambiance.
If Angry Chickz determines that the franchised business's repair, appearance, cleanliness, or functionality (including the premises, parking areas, FFE (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), décor, and trade dress) do not meet the required standards, they will provide written notice to the franchisee. The franchisee is then responsible for promptly correcting these deficiencies. This may involve replacing worn-out or obsolete FFE, signage, décor, and trade dress; repairing and repainting the interior and exterior of the business and parking areas; and modifying the décor and layout to comply with updated standards. Franchisees are also obligated to immediately remove any graffiti on the premises.
Furthermore, Angry Chickz can require franchisees to refurbish, remodel, and improve their franchised business to conform to the current standards for new restaurants, but not more frequently than once every five years during the term. This can be a condition for exercising the Successor Agreement Right. Such remodeling may include structural changes, as well as replacement or modification of FFE, décor, and trade dress, all at the franchisee's expense. Franchisees must also ensure that all personnel wear uniforms in accordance with Angry Chickz's standards and maintain a neat and clean appearance.