How will Chicken Guy provide advice and consultation to franchisees?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
employees while attending the training. (Franchise Agreement, § 12.B.)
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- Provide periodic advice and consultation to you in connection with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant as we deem appropriate or necessary. We will provide to you, as we deem appropriate or necessary, our knowledge and expertise regarding the System and pertinent new developments, techniques and improvements in the areas of restaurant design, management, food and beverage preparation, sales promotion, service concepts and other areas. We may provide these services through visits by our representatives to the Franchised Restaurant or your offices, the distribution of printed or filmed material or electronic information, meetings or seminars, telephone communications, electronic mail communications or other communications. (Franchise Agreement, § 13.B.)
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- Conduct inspections of the Franchised Restaurant and valuations of the products sold and services rendered as we deem appropriate or necessary. (Franchise Agreement, §§ 13.C. & 14.F.)
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- Provide a list of approved suppliers of proprietary products, goods, food products, ingredients, spices, seasonings, mixes, beverages, materials and supplies used in the preparation of products, as well as advertising materials furniture, fixtures, equipment, smallwares, menus, menu boards, forms, paper and plastic products, packaging or other materials that meet the standards and specifications that we promulgate from time to time. (Franchise Agreement, §14.B.)
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- Set the resale pricing policies for menu items and products sold at Chicken Guy! Restaurants. (Franchise Agreement, § 14.D.)
Advertising
Weekly Marketing Obligation
During the term of the Franchise Agreement, your Weekly Marketing Obligation will not exceed 5% of the Gross Sales of the Franchised Restaurant. We may allocate the Weekly Marketing Obligation at our discretion between the Brand Fund (when established), a Regional Advertising Fund (or Regional Coop) (if established), and/or your Local Store Marketing.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chicken Guy will provide periodic advice and consultation to franchisees regarding the operation of the franchised restaurant as they deem appropriate or necessary. This includes sharing knowledge and expertise regarding the Chicken Guy system and new developments in areas such as restaurant design, management, food and beverage preparation, sales promotion, and service concepts. Chicken Guy may provide these services through visits to the restaurant or franchisee offices, printed or filmed material, electronic information, meetings or seminars, telephone and electronic mail communications, or other communication methods.
Chicken Guy will also provide consultation and advice regarding the development and operation of the franchised restaurant, including building layout, furnishings, fixtures and equipment, plans and specifications, employee recruiting, selection and training, purchasing and inventory control, and other matters deemed appropriate by Chicken Guy. This support extends to providing franchisees with site selection guidelines and consultation, as well as on-site evaluations. Chicken Guy will also furnish franchisees with plans and specifications for a Chicken Guy restaurant, including requirements for dimensions, design image, interior layout, décor, fixtures, equipment, signs, furnishings, storefront, and color scheme.
Prospective franchisees should note that Chicken Guy retains the discretion to determine the method and frequency of consultation. While Chicken Guy outlines several areas of support, the actual level of assistance may vary. Franchisees are expected to cover their own expenses for attending any additional training programs offered by Chicken Guy. It is important for potential franchisees to understand the extent and nature of the ongoing support provided by Chicken Guy to ensure it aligns with their needs and expectations.