What specific additional changes can Chicken Guy request for the Franchised Location after termination or expiration?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (6) Franchisee promptly shall make such alterations and modifications to the Franchised Location as may be necessary to clearly distinguish to the public the Franchised Location from its former appearance and also make those specific additional changes as Chicken Guy may request for that purpose.
If Franchisee fails to promptly make these alterations and modifications, Chicken Guy shall have the right (at Franchisee's expense, to be paid upon Franchisee's receipt of an invoice from Chicken Guy) to do so without being guilty of trespass or other tort.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must make alterations and modifications to the Franchised Location to clearly distinguish it from its former appearance. In addition to these general changes, Chicken Guy has the right to request specific additional changes for that purpose.
This obligation ensures that the public will not confuse the former Chicken Guy location with an active franchise, protecting the brand's image and preventing potential customer confusion. The franchisee is responsible for the cost of these alterations. If the franchisee fails to make these changes promptly, Chicken Guy has the right to make the alterations themselves, and the franchisee must pay for these costs upon receiving an invoice from Chicken Guy.
This clause highlights the importance of maintaining brand consistency and protecting Chicken Guy's trademarks even after a franchise agreement ends. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these potential post-termination expenses and factor them into their financial planning. It is also advisable to discuss with Chicken Guy what specific changes might be required in such a scenario to better understand the potential scope and cost of these obligations.