When must the Bb.Q Chicken franchisee provide Gross Sales information each month?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 7.5.8 To install and maintain equipment and a telecommunications line in accordance with our specifications to permit us to access and retrieve by telecommunication any information stored on a point-of-sale system (or other computer hardware and software) you are required to utilize at the Franchised Business as specified in the Manuals, thereby permitting us to inspect and monitor electronically information concerning your Franchised Business, sales results and such other information as may be contained or stored in such equipment and software.
You shall obtain and maintain internet access or other means of electronic communication, as specified by us from time to time.
It shall be a material default under this Agreement if you fail to maintain such equipment, lines and communication methods in operation and accessible to us at all times throughout the term of this Agreement.
We shall have access as provided herein at such times and in such manner as we shall from time to time specify.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bb.Q Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document states that franchisees must install and maintain specific equipment and telecommunications lines. This setup allows Bb.Q Chicken to remotely access and retrieve information from the franchisee's point-of-sale system or other computer hardware and software. This access enables Bb.Q Chicken to electronically inspect and monitor information related to the franchisee's business, including sales results.
The FDD specifies that it is a material default if a franchisee fails to maintain the required equipment, lines, and communication methods in operational condition and accessible to Bb.Q Chicken at all times during the term of the agreement. Bb.Q Chicken will have access to this information at times and in a manner they specify.
While the FDD excerpt details the method by which Bb.Q Chicken accesses sales information, it does not explicitly state the exact date each month by which franchisees must provide their gross sales information. A prospective franchisee should clarify the specific reporting deadlines and procedures for submitting gross sales data with the franchisor.