Is a Chicken Guy franchisee required to use a project manager for the construction of the Franchised Restaurant?

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain Chicken Guy's approval and retain a project manager. This project manager will be responsible for managing the due diligence, design, bidding, and construction processes for the franchised restaurant. The specific requirements for the project manager are detailed in the Chicken Guy manual.

Chicken Guy also retains the right to require franchisees to use a general contractor approved by them, as outlined in the manual. During construction or renovation, the franchisee is obligated to ensure that their architect, project manager, engineer, general contractor, and subcontractors fully cooperate with Chicken Guy and its designees. This cooperation allows Chicken Guy to inspect the location and construction progress to ensure it aligns with the approved plans.

Furthermore, the franchisee and their team must supply Chicken Guy with samples of construction materials, test results, studies, and other relevant reports if any issues arise or upon request. They must also grant Chicken Guy's representatives access to the construction site for inspections. If requested, the franchisee must submit monthly reports with photographs showing the progress of the construction and equipping of the restaurant. While Chicken Guy may recommend and approve plans, architects, project managers, and general contractors, they bear no liability for the location, design, or construction of the restaurant, as their rights are solely to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement terms.