Are equitable remedies sought by Chicken Guy in addition to or in lieu of other remedies for a Chicken Guy franchise breach?

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any equitable remedies Chicken Guy seeks for a franchise breach are in addition to, and not instead of, any other legal rights and remedies they may have. This means that Chicken Guy can pursue multiple avenues of legal recourse simultaneously if a franchisee violates the franchise agreement.

This provision is significant for prospective franchisees because it broadens Chicken Guy's options for addressing breaches. For example, Chicken Guy could seek an injunction to stop a franchisee from violating a non-compete clause while also pursuing monetary damages to compensate for lost profits. This could create a greater financial risk for franchisees who fail to comply with the terms of the franchise agreement.

Equitable remedies typically involve non-monetary relief, such as specific performance (requiring a party to fulfill their contractual obligations) or injunctive relief (ordering a party to stop doing something). The FDD specifies that Chicken Guy is entitled to injunctive relief in the event of a breach or threatened breach of the agreement. The ability to pursue both equitable and legal remedies provides Chicken Guy with a comprehensive set of tools to protect its brand and system standards.