What kind of training must a Chicken Guy Operating Principal complete?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (d) The Operating Principal shall successfully complete the initial manager training program (either the full initial manager training program or a modified version of the initial manager training program to meet the specific needs of the candidate, as deemed appropriate by Chicken Guy in its sole discretion) and any additional training required by Chicken Guy.
12. TRAINING
A. Initial Manager Training Program.
- (1) At least 45 days prior to the opening of the Franchised Restaurant, Franchisee (or, if Franchisee is owned by more than one individual, Franchisee's Operating Principal, as defined in Section 17.G.) and up to 2 restaurant managers that Franchisee designates shall attend, and become certified in, an initial manager training program in the operation of a Chicken Guy!
Restaurant offered by Chicken Guy.
The initial manager training program will include classroom instruction and on-the-job training at Chicken Guy's designated training facilities or a certified training restaurant ("CTR").
- **B.
Additional Training.** Chicken Guy shall have the right (which may be exercised at any time and in Chicken Guy's sole discretion) to require that Franchisee, the Operating Principal, Franchisee's restaurant manager and any other employees designated by Chicken Guy take and successfully complete other training courses in addition to the initial manager training program.
Chicken Guy reserves the right to require Franchisee to pay a tuition fee as established by Chicken Guy from time to time for these additional training programs within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from Chicken Guy.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Operating Principal must successfully complete the initial manager training program. This program may be either the full version or a modified version tailored to the candidate's specific needs, as determined by Chicken Guy.
The initial manager training program includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training at either Chicken Guy's designated training facilities or a certified training restaurant. The Operating Principal must attend this training at least 45 days prior to the restaurant opening. Upon completion of the program, the Operating Principal must pass an exam to receive a "Certificate of Completion" and become certified to operate the franchised restaurant.
In addition to the initial manager training program, Chicken Guy retains the right to require the Operating Principal to take and successfully complete other training courses. If required, Chicken Guy will invoice the franchisee for tuition fees associated with these additional training programs, which must be paid within 30 days of receipt.