Under what condition will Browns Chicken train a franchisee's manager?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee requests Brown to train Franchisee's manager, Franchisee shall pay Brown its then-current Manager Training Fee.
Upon the death or permanent disability of Franchisee or the owner of a controlling interest in Franchisee, the executor, administrator, conservator, guardian or other personal representative of such person shall appoint a manager to operate the Store within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of death or permanent disability of such person.
The appointment of such manager shall be subject to the prior written approval of Brown and, if requested by Brown, such manager shall attend and complete Brown's training program for franchisees.
During that period, Franchisee shall either cause its manager to attend additional training, or appoint another manager.
If Franchisee fails to do so, Brown may terminate this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests Browns Chicken to train their manager, the franchisee must pay Browns Chicken's then-current Manager Training Fee. The FDD also states that if the franchisee or the owner of a controlling interest in the franchisee dies or becomes permanently disabled, their personal representative must appoint a manager to operate the store within 30 days. This appointment is subject to Browns Chicken's approval, and if requested by Browns Chicken, the manager must attend and complete Browns Chicken's training program for franchisees.
This means that a Browns Chicken franchisee has the option to have their manager trained by Browns Chicken, but they will incur an additional fee for this service. This fee is not specified in the provided FDD excerpts, so a prospective franchisee should confirm the current amount with Browns Chicken.
In the event of death or permanent disability of the franchisee, Browns Chicken can require the appointed manager to undergo their training program. This ensures that the store continues to be managed according to Browns Chicken's standards, even in unforeseen circumstances. Browns Chicken also has the right to appoint a manager for up to 30 days if the store is not being managed properly after the death or permanent disability of the franchisee or the owner of a controlling interest in Franchisee. During that period, Franchisee shall either cause its manager to attend additional training, or appoint another manager. If Franchisee fails to do so, Browns Chicken may terminate this Agreement.