Who is responsible for the cost of constructing or remodeling the improvements for a Browns Chicken store on the premises?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with constructing or remodeling the improvements for a Browns Chicken store. The franchisee must prepare architectural plans and specifications according to Browns Chicken's requirements and all applicable codes. These plans must be submitted to Browns Chicken for approval.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary zoning changes, permits, and licenses. They must also purchase or lease and install all required equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs for the store. The franchisee is obligated to construct all required improvements and decorate the premises in compliance with the approved plans, specifications, and all applicable laws.
Additionally, the franchisee must obtain all customary contractors' sworn statements and partial and final waivers of lien for construction, remodeling, decorating, and installation services. Upon completion of construction, the franchisee must furnish Browns Chicken with the final costs for construction, equipment, build-out, deposits, and the total development of the store. Browns Chicken also retains the right to enter the premises to perform maintenance or refurbishing on behalf of the franchisee if the franchisee fails to do so, with the franchisee bearing the entire costs.