What are the requirements for constructing improvements to the premises for a Browns Chicken store developed by the franchisee?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are required under the Franchise Agreement to do the following in connection with the development of the Store:
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- 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 the Store and conforming to all applicable ordinances, building and zoning codes, permit requirements and lease requirements and restrictions, which plans must be submitted to and approved by Brown;
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- 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; purchase or lease and install all equipment, fixtures, furniture and signs required for the Store (including obtaining sanitation certification as required by your state, and having on duty at your Store a certified manager at all times); and
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- Construct all required improvements to and decorate the Premises in compliance with plans and specifications approved by Brown and with all applicable laws.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for several key steps in developing their store premises. These include preparing architectural plans and a site survey that meet Browns Chicken's standards for dimensions, exterior and interior design, parking, equipment, fixtures, furniture, signs, and decorating. These plans must also comply with all applicable ordinances, building and zoning codes, permit requirements, and lease restrictions, and they must be submitted to and approved by Browns Chicken.
Furthermore, franchisees must secure all necessary zoning changes, health, sanitation, building, utility, sign, and business permits and licenses. They are also responsible for purchasing or leasing and installing all required equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs, including obtaining sanitation certification and ensuring a certified manager is on duty at all times.
Finally, franchisees are required to construct all necessary improvements to the premises and decorate it according to the approved plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. The estimated initial investment for building a new Browns Chicken store ranges from $250,000 to $750,000, while remodeling costs for existing spaces range from $150,000 to $600,000. These costs are paid to contractors and vendors during the construction or remodeling phase.