Are Chicken Guy or its affiliates currently designated or approved suppliers of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs and opening inventory?

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, neither Chicken Guy nor its affiliates are currently designated or approved suppliers for fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs, and opening inventory. However, Chicken Guy will provide franchisees with written specifications for these items and a list of designated and approved suppliers.

This means that while franchisees are required to adhere to Chicken Guy's specifications for these items, they are not obligated to purchase them directly from Chicken Guy or its affiliates. Instead, franchisees can source these items from the approved suppliers listed by Chicken Guy. This arrangement allows franchisees some flexibility in their purchasing decisions while ensuring that all restaurants maintain a consistent brand standard.

It is common in the franchise industry for franchisors to either act as the supplier or designate approved suppliers to maintain quality control and brand consistency. While Chicken Guy does not directly supply these items, the brand maintains control through providing specifications and a list of approved vendors. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and compare pricing and terms to make informed purchasing decisions.