If Chicken Guy registers and owns a domain name for a Chicken Guy franchisee, what access will the franchisee have?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding this Section 15.C., Chicken Guy in its sole discretion and upon notice to Franchisee, may elect to register and own any domain name(s) or other Electronic Identifiers intended to be used by Franchisee in connection with its Franchised Restaurant.
In such case, Chicken Guy will provide Franchisee all administrative access to the Electronic Identifier(s) and Franchisee shall be
solely responsible for content development and creation, and maintenance thereof, in accordance with this Section 15. Franchisee shall reimburse Chicken Guy for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Chicken Guy in connection with the registration or renewal of any Electronic Identifier immediately upon Franchisee's receipt of an invoice therefor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy Franchise Disclosure Document, if Chicken Guy elects to register and own a domain name or other electronic identifiers for a franchisee, the franchisee will receive all administrative access to those identifiers. This means the franchisee has control over the settings and management of the domain.
The franchisee is then solely responsible for the development, creation, and maintenance of the content on the website or other electronic identifier, ensuring it aligns with Chicken Guy's standards. This includes creating the actual text, images, and other media that appear on the site. The franchisee must adhere to Section 15 of the franchise agreement regarding content.
Furthermore, the franchisee is required to reimburse Chicken Guy for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses that Chicken Guy incurs for registering or renewing the electronic identifier. This reimbursement is due immediately upon the franchisee receiving an invoice from Chicken Guy. This arrangement allows Chicken Guy to maintain ownership and control over the domain while granting the franchisee the necessary access to manage their online presence, subject to brand standards and financial responsibility for registration costs.