Is the Browns Chicken sublessee responsible for snow removal from the premises?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Sublessee agrees, at its sole cost and expense: to keep the Premises, building, site, equipment, facilities and fixtures therein (including glass, heating systems, air conditioning systems, roof, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, bulbs, and tubes) neat, clean and in good order, condition, repair and state of cleanliness, both of the interior and exterior (including snow removal); to repair any and all damage thereto, whether or not caused by the fault or act of any person: to perform all necessary decorating and painting; to make all repairs, alterations, additions, or replacements to the Premises (including building, site, equipment, facilities, and fixture. therein) required by any law or ordinance or any order or regulation of any public authority; to keep the Premises equipped with all safety appliances required; to obtain and furnish any licenses and permits required by reason of its use of the Premises: and to comply with the orders and regulations of all governmental authorities.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Browns Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the sublessee is responsible for snow removal. The sublessee bears the cost and expense to maintain the premises. This includes keeping the interior and exterior of the property neat, clean, and in good repair, which specifically includes snow removal.
This requirement means that a Browns Chicken sublessee must budget for and execute snow removal to maintain safe and accessible premises. This could involve hiring a snow removal service or performing the task themselves. The sublessee is also responsible for the costs associated with these services.
Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to a default under the sublease agreement, potentially resulting in termination of the sublease by the sublessor. Therefore, it is crucial for prospective Browns Chicken sublessees to understand and factor in these maintenance responsibilities when evaluating the financial and operational aspects of the franchise.