What is the deadline for a Browns Chicken franchisee to initiate a maintenance or refurbishing program after receiving notice from Brown's?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 the 2025 Browns Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, if Browns Chicken determines that the franchisee's premises or store appearance does not meet their standards, Browns Chicken will notify the franchisee, specifying the necessary corrective actions. The franchisee must initiate a maintenance or refurbishing program within thirty days of receiving this notice.
Following the initiation of the program, the franchisee must continue the program in good faith and with due diligence. Failure to start the program within the 30-day window or to maintain progress allows Browns Chicken to enter the premises and complete the maintenance or refurbishing themselves, with the franchisee responsible for covering all costs upon demand.
However, the franchisee's obligation to start and continue the maintenance or refurbishing is suspended if circumstances such as war, civil disturbance, natural disaster, labor disputes, or other events beyond the franchisee's control make such activities impractical.