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Does Chicken Guy require the franchisee's consent to transfer its rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement?

Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

m (either the full initial manager training program or a modified version of the initial manager training program to meet the specific needs of the candidate, as deemed appropriate by Chicken Guy in its sole discretion) and any additional training required by Chicken Guy.

  • (e) The Operating Principal shall have at least five years' of full profit and loss responsibility and accountability, with a history of operating at least as many restaurants as Franchisee has agreed to develop under a Chicken Guy! Restaurant Development Agreement, if applicable, or at least one restaurant if Franchisee is only entering into this Agreement.
  • (f) Chicken Guy shall have approved the Operating Principal, and not have later withdrawn that approval.
  • (2) If the Operating Principal no longer qualifies as such, Franchisee shall designate another qualified person to act as Operating Principal within 30 days after the date the prior Operating Principal ceases to be qualified. Franchisee's designee to become the Operating Principal must successfully complete the initial manager training program. Following Chicken Guy's approval of a new Operating Principal, that person shall execute the attached form of Guarantee unless waived by Chicken Guy in its sole discretion.

18. TRANSFERS BY CHICKEN GUY

Chicken Guy shall have the absolute, unrestricted right, exercisable at any time, to transfer and assign all or any part of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any person or legal entity without the consent of Franchisee.

19. TRANSFERS BY FRANCHISEE

A. Chicken Guy's Prior Written Approval Required.

  • (1) Franchisee understands and acknowledges that the rights and duties set forth in this Agreement are personal to Franchisee and that Chicken Guy has entered into this Agreement in reliance on Franchisee's business skill, financial capacity, personal character, experience and demonstrated or purported ability in developing and operating high quality foodservice operations. Accordingly, neither Franchisee nor any immediate or remote successor to any part of Franchisee's interest in this Agreement, nor any individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which directly or indirectly controls Franchisee shall sell, assign, transfer, convey, give away, pledge, mortgage, or otherwise encumber any interest in Franchisee, this Agreement, the Franchise, the Franchised Restaurant, the assets of the Franchised Restaurant, the Franchised Location or any other assets pertaining to Franchisee's operations under this Agreement (collectively "Transfer") without the prior written consent of Chicken Guy, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

  • (2) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any purported Transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, not having the prior written consent of Chicken Guy shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, for which Chicken Guy may terminate this Agreement without providing Franchisee an opportunity to cure the breach.

  • B. Transfer Considerations. Franchisee shall advise Chicken Guy in writing of any proposed Transfer, submit (or cause the proposed transferee to submit) a franchise application for the proposed transferee, and submit a copy of all contracts and all other agreements or proposals, and all other information requested by Chicken Guy, relating to the proposed Transfer. If Chicken Guy does not exercise its right of first refusal, the decision as to whether or not to approve a proposed Transfer shall be made by Chicken Guy in its reasonable business discretion and shall include numerous factors deemed relevant by Chicken Guy. These factors may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • (1) The proposed transferee (and if the proposed transferee is other than an individual, such owners of an interest in the transferee as Chicken Guy may request) must demonstrate that it has extensive experience in high quality restaurant operations of a character and complexity similar to the restaurants franchised by Chicken Guy or its affiliates; meets the managerial, operational, experience, quality, character and business standards for a franchisee promulgated by Chicken Guy from time to time;

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to obtain prior written consent from Chicken Guy before transferring any rights or obligations under the Franchise Agreement. This requirement underscores Chicken Guy's interest in ensuring that any new franchisee meets their standards for business skill, financial capacity, personal character, and experience in foodservice operations. The agreement emphasizes that the rights and duties are personal to the franchisee, and Chicken Guy relies on these qualities when entering into the agreement.

Any transfer without Chicken Guy's prior written consent is considered null and void, constituting a material breach of the agreement. This breach could lead to the termination of the agreement without an opportunity for the franchisee to rectify the situation. The franchisee must inform Chicken Guy in writing about any proposed transfer and provide a franchise application for the potential transferee, along with all relevant contracts, agreements, proposals, and any other information requested by Chicken Guy.

Chicken Guy's decision to approve or disapprove a transfer is based on its reasonable business discretion, considering various factors. These factors include the transferee's experience in high-quality restaurant operations, their managerial and operational standards, character, business reputation, credit rating, compatibility with Chicken Guy's management culture, and adequate financial resources. Additionally, the sales price must not jeopardize the transferee's ability to operate the franchise successfully and meet financial obligations. Before a transfer is finalized, the transferor must pay a nonrefundable transfer fee of $10,000 to Chicken Guy. The franchisee and transferee must also execute an assignment agreement or Chicken Guy's current standard franchise agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.