Does Chicken Guy make any representations or warranties as to the potential sales at a Chicken Guy! Restaurant?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Potential Franchisee further acknowledges that Chicken Guy has not and will not make representations or warranties as to the potential sales at a Chicken Guy!
Restaurant, and no information supplied by Chicken Guy shall be construed as a prediction of future sales.
Chicken Guy's approval of one or more sites is not a representation or a promise by Chicken Guy that a Chicken Guy!
Restaurant at the Authorized Site will achieve a certain sales volume or a certain level of profitability.
Similarly, Chicken Guy's approval of one or more sites and its rejection of other sites is not a representation or a promise that an Authorized Site will have a higher sales volume or be more profitable than a site which Chicken Guy did not approve.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chicken Guy does not make any representations or warranties regarding potential sales at a Chicken Guy! Restaurant. The FDD states that no information provided by Chicken Guy should be interpreted as a prediction of future sales. This means that prospective franchisees should not rely on any information from Chicken Guy as a guarantee of future financial performance.
Furthermore, the document clarifies that even Chicken Guy's approval of a site for a restaurant does not constitute a promise that the location will achieve a certain sales volume or level of profitability. Similarly, the approval of one site over another does not imply that the approved site will necessarily have higher sales or be more profitable. This underscores the importance of franchisees conducting their own independent market research and due diligence to assess the potential of a specific location.
This disclaimer is a common practice in the franchise industry, as sales and profitability can vary significantly based on factors such as location, market conditions, competition, and the franchisee's management skills. Prospective Chicken Guy franchisees should carefully consider these factors and seek professional advice before making any investment decisions. It is the franchisee's responsibility to evaluate the potential of a site and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including environmental regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.