What documents must a Chicken Guy developer submit to Chicken Guy regarding a proposed transfer?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hicken Guy's approval of a new Development Principal, that person shall execute the attached form of Guarantee unless waived by Chicken Guy in its sole discretion.
9. TRANSFERS BY CHICKEN GUY
Chicken Guy shall have the absolute, unrestricted right, exercisable at any time, to transfer and assign all or any part of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any person or legal entity without the consent of Developer.
10. TRANSFERS BY DEVELOPER
A. Chicken Guy's Prior Written Approval Required.
- (1) Developer understands and acknowledges that the rights and duties set forth in this Agreement are personal to Developer, that Chicken Guy has entered into this Agreement in reliance on Developer's business skill, financial capacity, personal character, experience and demonstrated or purported ability in developing and operating high quality foodservice operations and that Chicken Guy has entered into this Agreement with the understanding that, except as otherwise reserved by Chicken Guy in Section 2, Developer and/or its Affiliated Entities will be the only franchisee of Chicken Guy in the Development Territory during the Development Term. Accordingly, neither Developer nor any immediate or remote successor to any part of Developer's interest in this Agreement, nor any individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which directly or indirectly controls Developer shall sell, assign, transfer, convey, give away, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any interest in Developer, this Agreement or any other assets pertaining to Developer's operations under this Agreement (collectively "Transfer") without the prior written consent of Chicken Guy, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Chicken Guy shall be free to withhold consent to any Transfer, without consideration of the factors listed in Section 10.B., if Developer does not propose to Transfer the same interest with respect to all agreements with Chicken Guy in the Development Territory.
- (2) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any purported Transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, not having the prior written consent of Chicken Guy shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, for which Chicken Guy may terminate this Agreement without providing Developer an opportunity to cure the breach.
- B. Transfer Considerations. Developer shall advise Chicken Guy in writing of any proposed Transfer, submit (or cause the proposed transferee to submit) a franchise application for the proposed transferee and submit a copy of all contracts and all other agreements or proposals, and all other information requested by Chicken Guy, relating to the proposed Transfer. If Chicken Guy does not exercise its right of first refusal, the decision as to whether or not to approve a proposed Transfer shall be made by Chicken
Guy in its reasonable business discretion and shall include numerous factors deemed relevant by Chicken Guy. These factors may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- (1) The proposed transferee (and if the proposed transferee is other than an individual, such owners of an interest in the transferee as Chicken Guy may request) must demonstrate that it has extensive experience in high quality restaurant operations of a character and complexity similar to the restaurants franchised by Chicken Guy or its affiliates; meets the managerial, operational, experience, quality, character and business standards for a developer promulgated by Chicken Guy from time to time; possesses a good character, business reputation and credit rating; has an organization whose management culture is compatible with Chicken Guy's management culture;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a developer who wishes to transfer their rights and duties must provide Chicken Guy with specific documentation. The developer must advise Chicken Guy in writing of the proposed transfer and submit a franchise application for the proposed transferee. Additionally, the developer must submit a copy of all contracts, agreements, proposals, and any other information requested by Chicken Guy relating to the proposed transfer.
Chicken Guy will evaluate the proposed transferee based on several factors, including their experience in high-quality restaurant operations, managerial and operational standards, character, business reputation, credit rating, management culture, and financial resources. Chicken Guy also considers whether the sales price jeopardizes the transferee's ability to operate the franchised restaurants and meet financial obligations. Chicken Guy has the right to communicate and counsel with both the developer and the proposed transferee regarding any aspect of the proposed transfer.
Furthermore, the developer must provide written notice of their intent to transfer at least 30 days before the transfer's effective date, along with documents demonstrating that the transfer meets the requirements outlined in the agreement. At the time of this notice, the developer must not be in default of the Development Agreement or any other agreements with Chicken Guy or its affiliates. These requirements ensure that Chicken Guy maintains control over who operates and develops their franchises and that the new developer meets their standards.