How much will a Chicken Guy franchisee contribute to the Regional Co-op?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (1) In lieu of a Regional Advertising Fund for the area that includes the Franchised Location, Chicken Guy, in its sole discretion, may establish a Regional Co-op. Franchisee shall contribute to the Regional Co-op in the amount set forth in the attached Data Sheet, as subsequently modified by Chicken Guy. Chicken Guy, if it so elects, may prepare bylaws to be used by the Regional Co-op and may require the Regional Co-op to incorporate.
- (2) Monies in the Regional Co-op may be spent for the purposes determined by majority vote of the Regional Co-op on the basis of one vote for each Chicken Guy! Restaurant in the Regional Co-op. Unless otherwise consented to in writing by Chicken Guy, the Regional Co-op shall only conduct advertising that conforms with those advertising and sales promotions specified by Chicken Guy from time to time (including the media in which conducted). All advertising shall be submitted to Chicken Guy prior to first use as provided in Section 9.F., and all advertising shall adhere to the standards set forth in Section 9.F. Each franchisee who is a member of the Regional Co-op shall be entitled to vote on Regional Co-op matters; however, a franchisee shall not be entitled to vote if it is in default under its franchise agreement or any other agreement with Chicken Guy or its affiliates. Chicken Guy always shall be a member of the Regional Co-op and be entitled to attend and fully participate in Regional Co-op meetings, but Chicken Guy shall not have a vote unless it or its affiliates operates Chicken Guy! Restaurants in the area covered by the Regional Co-op. Chicken Guy shall be given at least 3 days' prior written notice of Regional Co-op meetings. If the members of the Regional Co-op are unable or fail to determine the manner in which Regional Co-op monies should be spent, Chicken Guy may assume this decision making authority following 10 days' advance written notice to the members of the Regional Co-op.
- (3) Chicken Guy or its designee shall have the right to terminate (and subsequently restart) the Regional Co-op or convert the Regional Co-op to a Regional Advertising Fund. Upon termination, all monies in the Regional Co-op shall be spent for advertising and/or promotional purposes.
- (4) Chicken Guy or its designee may grant to any franchisee an exemption for any length of time from the requirement of membership in the Regional Co-op, upon written request of such a franchisee stating reasons supporting an exemption. Decisions regarding a request for exemption shall be final. Chicken Guy shall have the sole right to enforce the obligations of franchisees who are members of the Regional Co-op to contribute to the Regional Co-op, and neither Franchisee nor any other franchisees who contribute to the Regional Co-op shall be deemed a third party beneficiary with respect to the Regional Co-op obligations of other franchisees or have any right to enforce the obligation of any franchisee to contribute to the Regional Co-op.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy Franchise Disclosure Document, the amount a franchisee contributes to the Regional Co-op is determined by the attached Data Sheet and can be modified by Chicken Guy. The Regional Co-op is established at Chicken Guy's discretion instead of a Regional Advertising Fund.
The funds collected in the Regional Co-op are spent as determined by a majority vote, with each Chicken Guy restaurant in the co-op having one vote. However, a franchisee in default under their agreements is not entitled to vote. Chicken Guy retains the right to oversee and approve all advertising conducted by the Regional Co-op, ensuring it aligns with their standards.
Chicken Guy also has the authority to terminate or convert the Regional Co-op, and may grant exemptions from membership to franchisees. Ultimately, Chicken Guy controls the enforcement of contribution obligations, and franchisees do not have third-party beneficiary rights regarding other franchisees' contributions. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Data Sheet referenced in the FDD to understand the specific contribution amounts and any potential modifications.