Who bears the cost of maintaining the Browns Chicken premises, building, and equipment in good condition?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee agrees to maintain the condition and appearance of the Premises of the Store consistent with Brown's standards for the image of a BROWN'S Store as an attractive, pleasant, and comfortable restaurant. Franchisee agrees to effect such reasonable maintenance and refurbishing of the Store as is required from time to time to maintain or improve the appearance and efficient operation of the Store and/or in conjunction with the offer and sale of additional products or services authorized by Brown, including, without limitation, replacement of worn out or obsolete equipment, furniture, fixtures, utensils and signs, repair of the exterior and interior of the Store, redecorating and repair and resurfacing of parking facilities and periodic cleaning and redecorating.
If, at any time, in Brown's reasonable judgment, the general state of repair or the appearance of the Premises or the Store's equipment, fixtures, furniture, signs or decor does not meet Brown's standards therefor, Brown shall so notify Franchisee, specifying the action to be taken by Franchisee to correct such deficiency. If Franchisee fails or refuses to initiate within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from Brown, and thereafter continue in good faith and with due diligence, a bona-fide program to undertake any required maintenance or refurbishing, Brown shall have the right to enter upon the Premises and effect such maintenance or refurbishing on behalf of Franchisee, and Franchisee shall pay the entire costs thereof on demand. Franchisee's obligation to initiate and continue any required maintenance or refurbishing shall be suspended during any period in which such maintenance or refurbishing is impractical due to war, civil disturbance, natural disaster, labor dispute or other event beyond Franchisee's reasonable control.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is primarily responsible for maintaining the premises, building, and equipment. The franchisee must maintain the store's condition and appearance to meet Browns Chicken's standards for an attractive and comfortable restaurant. This includes regular maintenance and refurbishment to keep the store appealing and operating efficiently.
The franchisee's responsibilities include replacing worn-out or obsolete equipment, furniture, fixtures, utensils, and signs. They are also responsible for repairing the interior and exterior of the store, redecorating, resurfacing parking facilities, and performing periodic cleaning. Browns Chicken can notify the franchisee of any deficiencies, specifying the required actions to correct them.
If the franchisee fails to initiate and continue the necessary maintenance or refurbishing within thirty days of receiving notice from Browns Chicken, Browns Chicken has the right to enter the premises and perform the work on behalf of the franchisee. The franchisee is then obligated to pay the entire cost of the maintenance or refurbishing upon demand. However, the franchisee's obligation is suspended during periods when such maintenance is impractical due to events beyond their control, such as war, civil disturbance, natural disaster, or labor disputes.