What is the minimum term required for the lease or sublease of the Chicken Guy Authorized Location?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Developer proposes to lease or sublease the Authorized Location, Developer shall provide Chicken Guy with a copy of the fully-executed lease or sublease (for a term, including renewal terms, for at least the Initial Term of the Franchise Agreement) for the Authorized Location within 90 days after Chicken Guy approves the site for the Authorized Location.
The lease or sublease shall not contain any covenants or other obligations that would prevent Developer from performing its obligations under the Franchise Agreement.
Unless waived in writing by Chicken Guy, any lease, sublease, letter of intent or lease memorandum for the Authorized Location shall contain provisions that satisfy the following requirements during the entire term of the lease, including any renewal terms:
- (1) The landlord consents to Developer's use of the proprietary signs, distinctive exterior and interior designs and layouts and the Proprietary Marks prescribed by Chicken Guy and, upon expiration or the earlier termination of the lease, consents to permit Developer, at Developer's expense, to
remove all such items and other trade fixtures, so long as Developer makes repairs to the building caused by such removal.
(2) The landlord agrees to provide Chicken Guy (at the same time sent to Developer) a copy of all amendments, assignments and notices of default pertaining to the lease and the leased premises.
(3) Chicken Guy shall have the right to enter the leased premises to make any modifications or alterations necessary to protect the System and the Proprietary Marks and to cure, within the time periods provided by the lease, any default under the lease, all without being guilty of trespass or other tort, and to charge Developer for these costs.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a developer chooses to lease or sublease the authorized location for their franchise, the lease or sublease must cover at least the initial term of the Franchise Agreement, including any renewal terms. The developer is required to provide Chicken Guy with a copy of the fully-executed lease or sublease within 90 days after Chicken Guy approves the site for the authorized location.
This requirement ensures that Chicken Guy franchisees have secure tenure at their location for the duration of their franchise agreement. This protects the franchisee's investment and allows them to build a sustainable business without the risk of losing their location prematurely. It also allows Chicken Guy to maintain consistent brand standards and customer experience over the long term.
Furthermore, the lease or sublease cannot contain any conditions that would prevent the developer from fulfilling their obligations under the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, unless Chicken Guy waives it in writing, any lease, sublease, letter of intent, or lease memorandum must include provisions that ensure the landlord consents to the use of Chicken Guy's proprietary signs, designs, and marks. The landlord must also agree to provide Chicken Guy with copies of all amendments, assignments, and notices of default related to the lease. Chicken Guy also retains the right to enter the premises to make modifications or cure defaults, charging the developer for these costs.