What franchisee obligations related to site development and other pre-opening requirements are outlined in the Browns Chicken Franchise Agreement?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
chisee defaults under the Franchise Agreement, Brown has the right to terminate the sublease and take possession of the Premises or sublease them to another party.
C. Development Of Store by Franchisee.
Franchisee agrees to do, or cause to be done, the following:
- (1) Prepare suitable architectural plans and specifications and a site survey for the Store at the Premises, in accordance with Brown's requirements for dimensions, exterior design, materials, parking area, interior layout, equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs and decorating of a BROWN'S Store and conforming to all applicable ordinances, building, and zoning codes, permit requirements, and lease requirements and restrictions, which plans and specifications must be submitted to and approved in advance by Brown;
- (2) Obtain all required zoning changes and all required health, sanitation, building, utility, sign, and business permits and licenses, and any other required permits and licenses;
- (3) Purchase or lease and install all equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs required for the Store; and
- (4) Construct all required improvements to and decorate the Premises in compliance with plans and specifications therefor approved by Brown and with all applicable laws.
- (5) obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers of lien for construction, remodeling, decorating and installation services; and
- (6) upon completion of construction, furnish Brown final costs for the construction, equipment, build-out, deposits, and total development of the Store.
Franchisee shall complete development of and have the Store ready to open and commence the conduct of its business within a reasonable time after Franchisee obtains possession of the Premises.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 23–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations related to site development and pre-opening requirements. Browns Chicken requires franchisees to prepare architectural plans and a site survey conforming to Browns Chicken's standards and all applicable codes, ordinances, and permit requirements. These plans must be submitted to and approved by Browns Chicken. The franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary zoning changes, health, sanitation, building, utility, sign, and business permits and licenses.
Furthermore, the franchisee must purchase or lease and install all required equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs for the Browns Chicken store. They are also responsible for constructing all required improvements to and decorating the premises in compliance with the approved plans and all applicable laws. Franchisees must obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers of lien for construction, remodeling, decorating, and installation services.
Finally, upon completion of construction, the franchisee is obligated to furnish Browns Chicken with the final costs for construction, equipment, build-out, deposits, and the total development of the store. Browns Chicken also requires the franchisee to conduct a Grand Opening advertising campaign within 30 days of opening their Browns Chicken store and to deposit $1,000 with Browns Chicken as a Marketing Deposit to be used for the grand opening and local advertising during the initial months of operation.