During construction, with whom must the Chicken Guy franchisee cooperate?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **E.
Inspection, Cooperation.** During the course of construction and/or renovation, Franchisee shall (and shall cause Franchisee's architect, project manager, engineer, general contractor and subcontractors to) cooperate fully with Chicken Guy and its designees for the purpose of permitting Chicken Guy and its designees to inspect the Franchised Location and the course of construction of the Franchised Restaurant in order to determine whether construction is proceeding according to the Plans.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Franchisee and Franchisee's architect, project manager, engineer, general contractor and subcontractors shall: (1) supply Chicken Guy or its designees with samples of construction materials, test borings, corings, due diligence environmental studies, supplies, equipment and other material and reports, if any such tests, studies or reports indicate there may be material problems or as Chicken Guy or its designees may request; and (2) afford Chicken Guy's representatives and its designees access to the Franchised Location and to the construction work in order to permit Chicken Guy and its designees to carry out their inspections.
- **F.
Reports.** If requested by Chicken Guy, Franchisee shall submit to Chicken Guy, on or before the first day of each month (or more frequently if Chicken Guy requests), a report with photographs showing progress made in connection with the construction and equipping of the Franchised Restaurant.
- **G.
Limitation of Chicken Guy's Liability.** Notwithstanding the right of Chicken Guy to recommend and approve the Plans, architects, project managers and general contractors and to inspect the construction work at the Franchised Restaurant, Chicken Guy and its designees shall have no liability or obligation with respect to the Franchised Location, the design or construction of the Franchised Restaurant or the furnishings, fixtures and equipment to be acquired; Chicken Guy's rights being exercised solely for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, during the construction or renovation of a franchised location, the franchisee is required to ensure full cooperation from their architect, project manager, engineer, general contractor, and subcontractors with Chicken Guy and its designees. This cooperation is essential to allow Chicken Guy and its representatives to inspect the location and monitor the construction progress, ensuring it aligns with the approved plans.
This cooperation includes providing Chicken Guy or its designees with samples of construction materials, test borings, environmental studies, supplies, equipment, and other relevant materials and reports if any issues are indicated or upon request. Franchisees must also grant Chicken Guy's representatives and designees access to the construction site to conduct inspections.
Chicken Guy also has the option to request monthly reports, or more frequent reports if needed, from the franchisee. These reports should include photographs that show the progress of the construction and equipping of the restaurant. While Chicken Guy may offer guidance and inspect the construction, it bears no liability for the location, design, construction, or acquired equipment, as these rights are exercised to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement.