Under the Angry Chickz single-unit Franchise Agreement, what is the franchisee's obligation regarding the restaurant location?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will sign a Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A), to operate a single Angry Chickz Restaurant at a location which you choose and which we approve.
As with all retail food service businesses, your choice of location is critical to your success, no matter how good the concept. The typical Angry Chickz Restaurant will be approximately 2,500 to 3,000 square feet in size. The Restaurants will most likely be located in Class A and B suburban strip centers, lifestyle centers, urban and tourist areas. The Restaurants will have both carryout and eat-in customers and will offer catering services. Where possible, a Restaurant will include a drive-through, however it is not a requirement.
A wide variety of Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations have been enacted that may impact the operation of your Restaurant, and may include those which (a) establish general standards, permitting restrictions and requirements and other specifications and requirements for the construction, design, maintenance and operation of the business premises; (b) set standards pertaining to employee health and safety; (c) regulate matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of your customers, such as general health and sanitation requirements for Restaurants; employee practices concerning the storage, handling, cooking, and preparation of food; restrictions on smoking; availability of and requirements for public accommodations and requirements for fire safety and general emergency preparedness; (d) establish procedures for the disposal of hazardous wastes; and (e) regulate advertisements. State and local agencies inspect food services business to ensure that they comply with these laws and regulations. You should investigate whether there are regulations and requirements that may apply in the geographic area in which you are interested in locating your business and should consider both their effect and cost of compliance. You must also comply with all business licensing and other regulations applicable to your Angry Chickz Restaurant. It is your responsibility, on a continuous basis, to investigate and comply with all local, county, state and federal laws as they vary from locale to locale and they change from time to time.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee seeking to operate a single Angry Chickz Restaurant must choose a location that is then subject to the franchisor's approval. This indicates that while the franchisee has the initial responsibility for identifying a potential site, Angry Chickz retains the right to veto the location if it does not meet their criteria. The FDD also states that the choice of location is critical to the success of the restaurant.
The FDD mentions that Angry Chickz Restaurants are typically 2,500 to 3,000 square feet in size and are ideally situated in Class A and B suburban strip centers, lifestyle centers, urban, and tourist areas. These restaurants usually cater to both carryout and eat-in customers and may offer catering services. While a drive-through is preferred, it is not mandatory. These location guidelines suggest that Angry Chickz has specific criteria for site selection, focusing on high-traffic areas with a mix of customer options.
Furthermore, the FDD emphasizes the franchisee's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the operation of the restaurant. These regulations cover a broad range of aspects, including construction standards, employee health and safety, customer welfare, waste disposal, and advertising. Franchisees must investigate and adhere to these regulations, which can vary by location and change over time. This places a significant burden on the franchisee to ensure ongoing compliance with all legal requirements, highlighting the importance of due diligence in selecting a location that meets both Angry Chickz's criteria and all regulatory standards.