Does Browns Chicken provide any representation or warranty as to the suitability of the premises for a Browns Chicken store?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE acknowledges and agrees that BROWN's approval of the premises for the Store and any information communicated to PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE regarding the premises for the Store do not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the suitability of the premises for a Brown's Store or for any other purpose.
BROWN's approval of the premises indicates only that BROWN believes that the premises falls within the acceptable criteria established by BROWN as of the time period encompassing the evaluation.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 43–202)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Browns Chicken does not provide any representation or warranty regarding the suitability of a premises for a Browns Chicken store. Browns Chicken's approval of a location only indicates that it meets the company's criteria at the time of evaluation.
The FDD states that franchisees acknowledge and agree that Browns Chicken's approval of the premises and any information communicated about the premises does not constitute a representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, regarding the suitability of the premises for a Browns Chicken store or any other purpose. Franchisees are responsible for their own independent investigation of the suitability of the premises.
Browns Chicken also states that the application of criteria effective for other sites may not accurately predict the potential for all sites. Demographic or economic factors, including competition, could change after Browns Chicken approves a site, which could alter the site's potential. Browns Chicken will not be responsible if a site it approves fails to meet a franchisee's expectations regarding revenue or operational criteria. Therefore, franchisees bear the risk of the location's performance.