What does the Angry Chickz Technology Fee cover?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall pay to Company, Company's then-current technology fee (the "Technology Fee") to defray the expenses Company incurs in implementing and to support the technological infrastructure and other technologies utilized in and for the System; including, the Information Systems and other software and application development and licensing, point-of-sale, Intranet maintenance, online ordering systems, loyalty programs, utilization of delivery platform and services, and technological development.
Company reserves
the right to direct that any or all of the Technology Fee be paid directly to its designee. As of the Effective Date, Company does not charge the Technology Fee, but reserves the right to do so on no less than 90 days' prior notice.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee is used to cover the expenses Angry Chickz incurs to implement and support the technological infrastructure and other technologies utilized in and for the Angry Chickz system. This includes the Information Systems and other software and application development and licensing. It also covers point-of-sale systems, Intranet maintenance, online ordering systems, loyalty programs, utilization of delivery platform and services, and technological development.
For a prospective Angry Chickz franchisee, this means a portion of their fees will go towards maintaining and improving the technology that supports the franchise system. This encompasses a wide range of digital tools and platforms necessary for running the business, from processing sales to managing online orders and customer loyalty programs. The Technology Fee ensures that Angry Chickz can invest in up-to-date systems and innovations.
It's important to note that while the FDD outlines what the Technology Fee covers, it does not specify the amount of the fee. The document states that the franchisee will pay Angry Chickz's then-current technology fee. Additionally, Angry Chickz reserves the right to direct that any or all of the Technology Fee be paid directly to its designee. As of the effective date of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Angry Chickz does not charge the Technology Fee, but reserves the right to do so with no less than 90 days' prior notice.