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Under what circumstances is the Chicken Guy Addendum to the Restaurant Development Agreement required for Maryland developers?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1. The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Development Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to Developer was made in the State of Maryland; (B) Developer is a resident of the State of Maryland; and/or (C) part or all of the Development Territory is located in the State of Maryland.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 40–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Restaurant Development Agreement is required for Maryland developers under specific circumstances. This addendum is an integral part of the Development Agreement and is executed when:
- The offer or sale of a Chicken Guy franchise to the developer was made in the State of Maryland.
- The developer is a resident of the State of Maryland.
- Part or all of the Development Territory is located in the State of Maryland.
This means that if any of these conditions are met, Chicken Guy requires the developer to sign the Maryland addendum, which modifies certain aspects of the standard Development Agreement to comply with Maryland franchise law. This ensures that both Chicken Guy and the developer are protected under the specific regulations of Maryland.
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.