From whom must a Chicken Guy franchisee purchase or lease approved fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (2) Franchisee shall purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment and signs only from suppliers designated or approved by Chicken Guy, which may include Chicken Guy.
If Franchisee proposes to purchase, lease or otherwise use any fixtures, furnishings, equipment or signs which have not been approved by Chicken Guy, Franchisee shall first notify Chicken Guy in writing and shall, at its sole expense, submit to Chicken Guy upon its request sufficient specifications, photographs, drawings and/or other information or samples for a determination as to whether those fixtures, furnishings, equipment and/or signs comply with Chicken Guy's specifications and standards.
Chicken Guy will, in its sole discretion, approve or disapprove the items and notify Franchisee within 30 days after Chicken Guy receives the request.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease approved fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs from suppliers that Chicken Guy designates or approves. These suppliers may include Chicken Guy itself.
This means a prospective Chicken Guy franchisee does not have complete freedom in selecting vendors for these essential restaurant components. Instead, they must choose from a pre-approved list or seek approval for alternative suppliers. This ensures that all Chicken Guy restaurants maintain a consistent brand image and meet the franchisor's standards for quality, design, and performance.
If a franchisee wishes to use a supplier or brand not already approved, they must notify Chicken Guy in writing and submit detailed specifications, photographs, drawings, or samples for evaluation. Chicken Guy has the sole discretion to approve or disapprove the proposed items within 30 days of receiving the request. Failure to comply with Chicken Guy's specifications without prior written consent can result in delays in the restaurant's opening, with the franchisee bearing the expense of bringing the restaurant into compliance.
This requirement is common in franchising to maintain uniformity and quality control across all locations. While it limits a franchisee's autonomy, it also provides assurance that the selected items meet Chicken Guy's standards and are likely to perform well in the restaurant environment.