What specific documents must the developer submit to Chicken Guy for site approval?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **C.
Real Estate Site Application.** Developer shall submit to Chicken Guy a Real Estate Site Application (containing that information as Chicken Guy may reasonably require) for each proposed site which Developer reasonably believes to conform to site selection criteria that Chicken Guy establishes from time to time for demographic characteristics, traffic patterns, parking, character of the neighborhood, competition from other businesses in the area, the proximity to other businesses (including restaurants operated or franchised by Chicken Guy or its affiliates), the nature of other businesses in proximity to the site and other commercial characteristics (including the purchase price, rental obligations and other lease terms for the proposed site) and the size, appearance, other physical characteristics, and a site plan of the premises.
- **D.
Business Plan.** Developer shall develop and submit to Chicken Guy, simultaneously with the submission of the Real Estate Site Application, a business plan ("Business Plan") for the length of the Development Term.
The Business Plan shall outline the actions that Developer will take to ensure Developer's compliance with the Development Schedule and the development, operation and management of the Franchised Restaurants in accordance with Chicken Guy's standards.
During the Development Term, Developer agrees to revise the Business Plan as required by Chicken Guy and further agrees to implement that Business Plan as approved by Chicken Guy.
(1) Within 15 days after Chicken Guy's receipt of the Real Estate Site Application, the Business Plan and any additional information that Chicken Guy may reasonably require, Chicken Guy's
To this end, Developer shall furnish Chicken Guy with such financial statements and other information regarding Developer (or its Affiliated Entity, as defined in Section 3.D.) and the development and operation of the proposed Franchised Restaurant, including, without limitation, investment and financing plans for the proposed Franchised Restaurant, as Chicken Guy reasonably may require.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a developer must submit a Real Estate Site Application and a Business Plan to Chicken Guy for site approval. The Real Estate Site Application should contain information that Chicken Guy reasonably requires, such as demographic characteristics, traffic patterns, parking, neighborhood character, competition, proximity to other businesses (including Chicken Guy restaurants), commercial characteristics (purchase price, rental obligations, lease terms), and the site's size, appearance, physical characteristics, and a site plan.
The Business Plan, submitted simultaneously with the Real Estate Site Application, must outline the developer's actions to comply with the Development Schedule and the development, operation, and management of the franchised restaurants according to Chicken Guy's standards. Chicken Guy may require revisions to the Business Plan during the Development Term, and the developer must implement the approved plan.
Additionally, Chicken Guy may request further financial statements and information regarding the developer (or their Affiliated Entity) and the proposed restaurant's development and operation, including investment and financing plans. This information helps Chicken Guy assess the developer's financial capabilities to properly develop, operate, and maintain the proposed franchised restaurant. Within 15 days of receiving the Real Estate Site Application, the Business Plan, and any additional required information, Chicken Guy's Real Estate Review Committee will evaluate the proposed site and advise the developer in writing whether the site has been approved or rejected.