Under what conditions might Chicken Guy require me to engage a real estate broker?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may require you to engage the services of an architect, project manager and/or general contractor that have been approved by us. It will be your responsibility to have prepared all required construction plans and specifications to suit the shape and dimensions of the Franchised Location, subject to our approval,
and you must ensure that these plans and specifications comply with applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements and with lease requirements and restrictions. You must use only registered architects, registered engineers and professional and licensed contractors. We will provide you with written approval or disapproval of your construction plans for the proposed Franchised Restaurant and notify you within 14 days after we receive the plans whether we approve or disapprove of the plans. (Franchise Agreement, § 5.B.)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to engage specific professionals during the construction phase. Specifically, Chicken Guy may require franchisees to engage the services of an architect, project manager, or general contractor that has been approved by them.
This requirement ensures that the construction and design of the Chicken Guy restaurant meet the franchisor's standards and comply with all applicable regulations. The franchisee is responsible for preparing all required construction plans and specifications to suit the shape and dimensions of the franchised location, but these plans are subject to Chicken Guy's approval.
To ensure compliance, Chicken Guy mandates that only registered architects, registered engineers, and professional and licensed contractors are used for the project. Chicken Guy will provide written approval or disapproval of the construction plans within 14 days after receiving them, giving the franchisee a clear timeline for the approval process.