What is the deadline for a Chicken Guy franchisee to submit proof of grand opening advertising expenditures to Chicken Guy?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
upon request of Chicken Guy, with copies of the same, Chicken Guy or its designee shall have access at all reasonable times (and as often as necessary) to Franchisee's books and records for the purpose, among other things, of preparing the required records, reports and other information. Franchisee promptly shall reimburse Chicken Guy or its designee for all costs and expenses associated with Chicken Guy's obtaining such records, reports or other information.
9. ADVERTISING
A. Grand Open**ing Required Spending
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit proof of grand opening advertising expenditures to Chicken Guy within 10 days after the end of the Grand Opening Period. The Grand Opening Period is defined as the time from 30 days before the restaurant's opening to 60 days after it opens. Therefore, the deadline for submitting proof is 70 days after the restaurant initially opens for business.
Prior to opening a Chicken Guy franchise, the franchisee must submit a Grand Opening Plan to Chicken Guy at least 30 days before the restaurant opens. This plan must detail the franchisee's proposal for grand opening advertising. The franchisee cannot implement this plan until Chicken Guy provides written consent. The franchisee must also be willing to modify the plan as requested by Chicken Guy, and no substantial changes can be made without Chicken Guy's advance written consent.
During the Grand Opening Period, the franchisee is required to spend at least $10,000 on grand opening advertising. These expenditures must be for authorized advertising media and authorized expenditures as defined in Section 9.F of the franchise agreement. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these requirements and plan accordingly to ensure compliance with Chicken Guy's advertising standards and deadlines.