How long does Chicken Guy have to approve or disapprove unapproved items submitted by the franchisee?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (3) If Franchisee proposes to purchase any goods or materials (that Franchisee is not required to purchase from Chicken Guy, an affiliate of Chicken Guy or a designated supplier) from a supplier that Chicken Guy has not previously approved, Franchisee shall submit to Chicken Guy a written request for such approval, or shall request the supplier to do so itself.
Chicken Guy has the right to require, as a condition of its approval, that its representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities, and that such information, specifications and samples as Chicken Guy reasonably designates be delivered to Chicken Guy and/or to an independent, certified laboratory designated by Chicken Guy for testing prior to granting approval.
A charge not to exceed the Chicken Guy's actual costs of reviewing the supplier or distributor and auditing the facility, if needed, shall be paid by Franchisee.
Chicken Guy will notify Franchisee within 60 days of Franchisee's request as to whether Franchisee is authorized to purchase such products from that supplier.
Chicken Guy reserves the right, at its option, to re-inspect the facilities and products of any such approved supplier and to revoke its approval upon the suppliers' failure to continue to meet any of the foregoing criteria.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee proposes to purchase goods or materials from a supplier not previously approved by Chicken Guy, the franchisee must submit a written request for approval. Chicken Guy then has 60 days from the receipt of the franchisee's request to notify the franchisee whether they are authorized to purchase from the proposed supplier.
Chicken Guy has the right to inspect the supplier's facilities and request information, specifications, and samples for testing before granting approval. The franchisee is responsible for covering Chicken Guy's actual costs for reviewing the supplier and auditing the facility, if needed.
Chicken Guy also retains the right to re-inspect approved suppliers and revoke approval if they fail to meet the established criteria. This process ensures that all goods and materials used in the Chicken Guy restaurant meet the franchisor's standards, even if sourced from a supplier not initially approved.