If Browns Chicken delegates obligations, what is the obligation of the third-party designee?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
29. DELEGATION. Franchisee agrees that Brown shall have the right to delegate to thirdparty designees, whether Brown's agents or independent contractors with whom Brown has contracted, the performance of any portion or all of Brown's obligations under this Agreement,
and any right Brown has under this Agreement. If Brown does so, such third-party designees will be obligated to perform the delegated functions for Brown in compliance with this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Browns Chicken has the right to delegate its obligations under the Franchise Agreement to third-party designees, who may be either Browns Chicken's agents or independent contractors.
If Browns Chicken delegates any functions or rights, the third-party designee is obligated to perform those delegated functions in compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement. This means the designee must adhere to all the requirements and standards outlined in the agreement when carrying out the delegated responsibilities.
This clause ensures that even if Browns Chicken uses a third party to fulfill certain obligations, those obligations are still performed to the standard set by the Franchise Agreement. For a franchisee, this means maintaining consistent service and quality, regardless of who is performing the specific task on behalf of Browns Chicken.