What standards must the remodeling or renovation comply with for an Angry Chickz Successor Term?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ing 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. Franchisee shall undertake such work upon notice from Company, and shall complete any such remodeling as expeditiously as possible, but in any event (i) within 90 days of notice if the investment necessary to complete such work is less than $75,000; and (ii) within in 6 months of notice if the investment necessary to complete such work is more than $75,000. Franchisee shall provide Company with a time schedule for the construction and remodeling of the Franchised Business. Company shall not be liable to Franchisee on account of any lost income, profits, opportunities, or otherwise as a result of being required to undergo the remodeling.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee exercises their Successor Agreement Right, Angry Chickz may require them to refurbish, remodel, and improve the Franchised Business to conform to the then-current Standards for new Restaurants. This is at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.
The remodeling may include structural changes to the Franchised Business and replacement or modification of FFE (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), décor, and trade dress, as well as any other changes Angry Chickz directs. Franchisees must undertake this work upon notice from Angry Chickz and complete it as quickly as possible.
The FDD specifies timelines for completion based on the investment required: within 90 days of notice if the investment is less than $75,000, and within 6 months of notice if the investment is more than $75,000. Franchisees must also provide Angry Chickz with a time schedule for the construction and remodeling. Angry Chickz is not liable for any lost income, profits, or opportunities resulting from the required remodeling.