What is Exhibit C in the Chicken Guy FDD?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
When we approve your application to become a Chicken Guy! Restaurant franchisee, and prior to our preparation of your Franchise Agreement or Development Agreement, you will sign the Agreement Request Form attached as Exhibit C and pay the Deposit Fee.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy FDD, Exhibit C is the Agreement Request Form. This form is signed when Chicken Guy approves an applicant to become a franchisee. This occurs before the Franchise Agreement or Development Agreement is prepared. Along with signing the Agreement Request Form, the prospective franchisee must also pay the Deposit Fee.
Signing the Agreement Request Form and paying the Deposit Fee does not guarantee that the applicant will be approved as a franchisee or be allowed to develop or open a franchised Chicken Guy restaurant. The FDD states that before a franchisee can develop and open a restaurant, Chicken Guy must approve the applicant, both parties must sign the Franchise Agreement, Chicken Guy must approve the restaurant site, and the applicant must successfully complete the initial manager training program.
In the franchise industry, it is common practice for franchisors to have prospective franchisees complete preliminary agreements and pay deposits to begin the approval process. These steps allow the franchisor to assess the applicant's suitability and commitment before investing significant resources in preparing legal documents and providing training.