How much must a Chicken Guy franchisee spend on grand opening advertising, and during what period?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
upon request of Chicken Guy, with copies of the same, Chicken Guy or its designee shall have access at all reasonable times (and as often as necessary) to Franchisee's books and records for the purpose, among other things, of preparing the required records, reports and other information. Franchisee promptly shall reimburse Chicken Guy or its designee for all costs and expenses associated with Chicken Guy's obtaining such records, reports or other information.
9. ADVERTISING
A. Grand Open**ing Required Spending
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to spend a minimum of $10,000 on grand opening advertising. This spending must occur during the "Grand Opening Period," which starts 30 days before the restaurant's scheduled opening and continues for 60 days after the restaurant first opens for business.
Prior to implementing the grand opening advertising, the franchisee must submit a Grand Opening Plan to Chicken Guy at least 30 days before the restaurant's opening. This plan outlines the franchisee's proposal for grand opening advertising. The franchisee cannot proceed with the plan until Chicken Guy provides written consent. Chicken Guy has the right to request modifications to the plan, and the franchisee must obtain written consent from Chicken Guy before making any substantial changes.
Within 10 days after the end of the Grand Opening Period, the franchisee is obligated to provide Chicken Guy with proof of their grand opening advertising expenditures. This ensures compliance with the advertising requirements and allows Chicken Guy to verify that the funds were used as intended.