If a Chicken Guy franchisee proposes to use unapproved items, what must they submit to Chicken Guy for approval?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, if a franchisee wants to use fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or signs not already approved by Chicken Guy, they must first inform Chicken Guy in writing. Then, at the franchisee's own expense, they must submit sufficient specifications, photographs, drawings, and/or other information or samples that Chicken Guy requests. This allows Chicken Guy to determine if the items meet their standards.
Chicken Guy will then, at its sole discretion, either approve or disapprove the items. Chicken Guy will notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days after receiving the request. This process ensures that all elements within the Chicken Guy restaurant align with the brand's quality, design, appearance, function, and performance standards.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to maintain brand consistency and quality control across all locations. The franchisee bears the cost of submitting the required materials, which is also a common practice. The 30-day review period provides a reasonable timeframe for Chicken Guy to assess the proposed items and respond to the franchisee.