What must a Chicken Guy franchisee submit to Chicken Guy for a proposed site?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- C. Real Estate Site Application. Franchisee shall submit to Chicken Guy a Real Estate Site Application (containing that information as Chicken Guy may reasonably require) for a proposed site which Franchisee reasonably believes to conform to site selection criteria that Chicken Guy establishes from time to time for demographic characteristics, traffic patterns, parking, character of the neighborhood, competition from other businesses in the area, the proximity to other businesses (including restaurants operated or franchised by Chicken Guy or its affiliates), the nature of other businesses in proximity to the site and other commercial characteristics (including the purchase price, rental obligations and other lease terms for the proposed site) and the size, appearance, other physical characteristics, and a site plan of the premises.
- D. Business Plan. Franchisee shall develop and submit to Chicken Guy, simultaneously with the submission of the Real Estate Site Application, a three-year business plan ("Business Plan") outlining the actions that Franchisee will take to ensure that Franchisee's operation and management of the Franchised Restaurant are in compliance with Chicken Guy's standards. During the term of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to revise the Business Plan as required by Chicken Guy and further agrees to implement that Business Plan as approved by Chicken Guy.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit a Real Estate Site Application and a three-year Business Plan to Chicken Guy for a proposed site. The Real Estate Site Application should contain information that Chicken Guy reasonably requires, conforming to site selection criteria that Chicken Guy establishes. These criteria include demographic characteristics, traffic patterns, parking, the character of the neighborhood, competition, proximity to other businesses, the nature of other businesses nearby, commercial characteristics (like purchase price, rental obligations, and lease terms), and the physical characteristics of the site, including a site plan.
The Business Plan must outline the actions the franchisee will take to ensure compliance with Chicken Guy's standards in operating and managing the franchised restaurant. The franchisee must submit this plan simultaneously with the Real Estate Site Application. Chicken Guy will review the submitted information, evaluate the proposed site, and advise the franchisee in writing whether the site has been approved within 15 days of receiving the application, business plan, and any additional required information. Failure to respond within this timeframe implies rejection of the site.
Chicken Guy may also request additional information from the franchisee, such as financial statements and investment/financing plans, to assess the franchisee's financial capabilities to properly develop, operate, and maintain the proposed restaurant. The approval of a site does not guarantee any specific sales volume or profitability. Franchisees cannot make any binding commitments to purchase or lease a site until Chicken Guy has provided written approval.