Under what conditions is an Angry Chickz franchisee prohibited from opening their franchised business to the public?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
- 5.4.2 Subject only to Force Majeure, Franchisee shall complete construction or renovation of the Premises and the Franchised Business, obtain all required Permits and Company's written authorization to open, and commence operation of the Franchised Business as soon as possible, but in any event not later than 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is prohibited from opening their franchised business to the public under specific conditions. The franchisee must ensure that the business is properly developed and equipped according to Angry Chickz's standards and all applicable laws. Additionally, all pre-opening training for the franchisee's personnel must be completed before opening.
Furthermore, the franchisee must obtain all necessary permits to operate the Angry Chickz franchise. Finally, the franchisee needs to receive written authorization from Angry Chickz to open and commence operations. This authorization confirms compliance with Angry Chickz's standards but does not guarantee compliance with applicable laws or the soundness of the construction.
In addition to these pre-opening requirements, the FDD also states that if a person selected to attend the Initial Training Program fails to show competency in the pre-training material, that person may be prohibited from attending the scheduled Initial Training Program. This would then require the person to attend a subsequent Initial Training Program, incurring an additional initial training fee of $5,000.00, as well as the costs of attending the subsequent training program. The franchisee may not open and operate the Franchised Business until the Operating Principal and initial Restaurant Leader have completed the Initial Training Program to Angry Chickz's reasonable satisfaction.