What are the requirements for staffing each shift at a Chicken Guy franchised restaurant?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (1) During the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall use the Franchised Location solely for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and shall maintain sufficient inventories, adequately staff each shift with qualified employees and continuously operate the Franchised Restaurant at its maximum capacity and efficiency for the minimum number of days and hours set forth in the Manual or as Chicken Guy otherwise prescribes in writing (subject to the requirements of local laws and licensing requirements).
J. Franchised Restaurant Management and Personnel.
- (1) The Franchised Restaurant shall at all times be under the on-site supervision of the Operating Principal or a restaurant manager who must meet, to the satisfaction of Chicken Guy, Chicken Guy's applicable training qualifications for their designated position.
Franchisee must, at all times, employ at least 2 management personnel for the Franchised Restaurant who have successfully completed the initial manager training program.
If, at any time, Franchisee ceases to employ 2 management personnel as described above, Franchisee has 30 days (from the date on which Franchisee has less than 2 specified management personnel) to hire and enroll replacement personnel in the initial manager training program.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adequately staff each shift with qualified employees. The specific number of employees is not defined in the provided excerpts, but the franchisee must operate the restaurant at maximum capacity and efficiency for the minimum number of days and hours outlined in the manual or as otherwise prescribed by Chicken Guy in writing.
Furthermore, the franchised restaurant must at all times be under the on-site supervision of the Operating Principal or a restaurant manager who meets Chicken Guy's training qualifications. Franchisees must employ at least two management personnel who have successfully completed the initial manager training program. If the franchisee ever has less than two specified management personnel, they have 30 days to hire and enroll replacement personnel in the initial manager training program.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Chicken Guy about the specific staffing levels required for different shifts and restaurant sizes to ensure they can meet these obligations and maintain efficient operations. Understanding these requirements will be crucial for budgeting labor costs and ensuring customer satisfaction.