Are Chicken Guy or its affiliates currently designated or approved suppliers for 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 written specifications for these items and a list of designated and approved suppliers. This means franchisees are responsible for sourcing these items from the approved list, but neither Chicken Guy nor its affiliates will directly supply them.

This arrangement allows Chicken Guy to maintain quality standards through specifications and approved supplier lists, while shifting the procurement responsibility to the franchisee. This is a common practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to focus on brand management and support, while franchisees manage local supply chains.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and compare pricing and terms to ensure they are getting competitive rates. It is also important to understand the process for adding or changing suppliers, should the need arise. While Chicken Guy does not directly supply these items, they do provide specifications and a list of approved suppliers to guide franchisees in their purchasing decisions.