What alterations and modifications must the Developer make to the premises after the termination of the Chicken Guy Franchise Agreement?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (5) The landlord agrees that, following the expiration or earlier termination of the Franchise Agreement, Developer shall have the right to make those alterations and modifications to the premises as may be necessary to clearly distinguish to the public the premises from a Chicken Guy!
Restaurant and also make those specific additional changes as Chicken Guy reasonably may request for that purpose.
The landlord also agrees that, if Developer fails to promptly make these alterations and modifications, Chicken Guy shall have the right to do so without being guilty of trespass or other tort so long as Chicken Guy makes repairs to the building caused by such alterations and modifications.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Franchise Agreement, the Developer is required to make alterations and modifications to the premises. These changes must clearly distinguish the location from a Chicken Guy restaurant to the public. Additionally, the Developer must make any specific changes that Chicken Guy reasonably requests for this purpose.
If the Developer fails to promptly make these alterations and modifications, Chicken Guy has the right to do so. However, Chicken Guy is responsible for making any necessary repairs to the building caused by these alterations and modifications. This ensures that the premises are no longer identifiable as a Chicken Guy restaurant, protecting the brand's image and preventing customer confusion.
This obligation is typically included in franchise agreements to ensure that terminated or expired franchises do not continue to operate in a way that could mislead customers or infringe on the franchisor's brand. It is important for a prospective Chicken Guy franchisee to understand these post-termination obligations, as failure to comply could result in legal action or additional expenses.