Are there any exceptions to the post-term non-compete restriction for a Chicken Guy franchisee's existing restaurant or foodservice operations?

According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are exceptions to the post-term non-compete restrictions for a franchisee's existing restaurant or foodservice operations. Specifically, the restriction does not apply to a franchisee's existing restaurant or foodservice operations if they are identified in the attached Data Sheet. This means that if a franchisee already owns and operates a restaurant or foodservice business before signing the Chicken Guy franchise agreement, that existing business is generally exempt from the non-compete clause, provided it is listed on the Data Sheet.

Additionally, the post-term non-compete restriction does not apply to other restaurants operated by the franchisee that are franchised by Chicken Guy or its affiliates. This means that if a franchisee owns multiple Chicken Guy locations or other franchises under the same parent company, those locations are not subject to the non-compete clause. The primary intent of the non-compete is to prevent a former franchisee from directly competing with the Chicken Guy system using knowledge gained during the franchise term, not to restrict their operations of other existing or affiliated businesses.

It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review the Data Sheet and ensure that all of their existing restaurant or foodservice operations are accurately listed to avoid any potential conflicts or misunderstandings regarding the scope of the non-compete agreement. Franchisees should also seek clarification from Chicken Guy regarding any specific concerns or questions they may have about the applicability of the non-compete to their particular circumstances.