Under what circumstances is Angry Chickz not liable for delays in the delivery of goods?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.3.3 Company or its Affiliate shall not be liable to Franchisee on account of any delay or failure in the manufacture, delivery or shipment of goods or products caused by Force Majeure or other events or circumstances beyond Company's or its Affiliate's reasonable control including such events as labor or material shortages, product shortages, conditions of supply and demand, import/export restrictions, or disruptions in supply sources. In such event, Company may suggest alternative products to fulfill an order.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, Angry Chickz or its affiliates will not be held responsible for any delays or failures in the manufacturing, delivery, or shipment of goods or products if these issues are caused by events beyond their reasonable control. These events are defined as 'Force Majeure' or other uncontrollable circumstances.
Examples of such uncontrollable circumstances include, but are not limited to, shortages of labor or materials, product shortages, supply and demand imbalances, restrictions on imports and exports, or disruptions in the supply chain. In such cases, Angry Chickz may suggest alternative products to fulfill an order, providing a potential solution to mitigate the impact of the delay.
This clause protects Angry Chickz from liability due to circumstances outside of their direct control, which is a fairly standard practice in franchising and other business agreements. However, it places the risk of such disruptions on the franchisee, who may experience operational challenges or lost revenue due to these delays. Prospective franchisees should consider this when assessing the potential risks and rewards of investing in an Angry Chickz franchise.