Who is responsible for supervising the Bb.Q Chicken outlet immediately after the franchisee's death or permanent disability?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 14.5.3 Immediately after your death or permanent disability, or while the Franchised Business is owned by your executor, administrator, guardian, personal representative or trustee, the Franchised Business shall be supervised by an interim successor manager satisfactory to us, or we, in our sole discretion, may provide interim management at a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the Gross Sales generated by the Franchised Business during our operation thereof, plus any and all costs of travel, lodging, meals and other expenses reasonably incurred by us, pending transfer of the Franchised Business to the deceased or disabled individual's lawful heirs or successors. If we provide interim management pursuant to this Section 14.5, you agree to indemnify and hold us and any of our representatives harmless from any and all acts which we may perform.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–283)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of the franchisee's death or permanent disability, the Bb.Q Chicken outlet will be supervised by an interim successor manager that is satisfactory to Bb.Q Chicken. Alternatively, Bb.Q Chicken has the option, at its discretion, to provide interim management.
If Bb.Q Chicken provides interim management, the brand will collect a fee. This fee is equal to 10% of the gross sales generated by the Bb.Q Chicken outlet during the period of their operation. In addition to the 10% of gross sales, the franchisee or their estate is responsible for covering any costs incurred by Bb.Q Chicken for travel, lodging, meals, and other related expenses.
This arrangement continues until the Bb.Q Chicken outlet is transferred to the deceased or disabled individual's lawful heirs or successors. The FDD stipulates that the transfer of the franchise must occur within six months of the franchisee's death or declaration of permanent disability. This ensures that the business continues to operate under proper management while the transfer process is underway.