How much notice must Chicken Guy be given for Regional Co-op meetings?

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chicken Guy must receive at least 3 days' prior written notice of any Regional Co-op meetings. This requirement ensures that Chicken Guy has adequate time to arrange attendance and participation in these meetings.

Chicken Guy's involvement in the Regional Co-op is significant. The document states that Chicken Guy is always a member of the Regional Co-op and is entitled to attend and fully participate in the meetings. However, Chicken Guy only has a vote if it or its affiliates operate Chicken Guy restaurants in the area covered by the co-op. This structure allows Chicken Guy to stay informed and contribute to the co-op's decisions while ensuring that franchisees have a primary voice in the co-op's activities.

Furthermore, if the members of the Regional Co-op cannot agree on how to spend the co-op's funds, Chicken Guy can step in and make the decision. However, Chicken Guy must provide the members with 10 days' advance written notice before assuming this decision-making authority. This provision ensures that franchisees have a final opportunity to reach a consensus before Chicken Guy intervenes. These stipulations are important for prospective franchisees to understand, as they outline the balance of power and decision-making authority within the Regional Co-op framework.