What abilities must a supplier demonstrate to Hck Hot Chicken's reasonable satisfaction to be designated as a supplier of Non-Proprietary Products?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ucts that Franchisor designates only from Franchisor or Suppliers it designates, including new equipment for all items that impact food production and the guest experience, and large equipment and small wares. Each such Supplier designated by Franchisor must comply with Franchisor's usual and customary requirements regarding insurance, indemnification, and non-disclosure, and shall have demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of Franchisor: (a) its ability to supply a Non-Proprietary Product meeting the specifications of Franchisor, which may include specifications as to brand name, model, contents, manner of preparation, ingredients, quality, freshness and compliance with governmental standards and regulations;
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a supplier of Non-Proprietary Products must demonstrate certain abilities to be designated as an approved supplier. These abilities are evaluated to Hck Hot Chicken's reasonable satisfaction.
The supplier must demonstrate the ability to supply a Non-Proprietary Product that meets Hck Hot Chicken's specifications. These specifications may include brand name, model, contents, manner of preparation, ingredients, quality, freshness, and compliance with governmental standards and regulations. The supplier must also prove its reliability in terms of delivery and consistent product or service quality.
Additionally, the supplier must be able to meet any other requirements that Hck Hot Chicken determines to be in the best interest of the Hck Hot Chicken system. The designated supplier must also comply with Hck Hot Chicken's standard requirements for insurance, indemnification, and non-disclosure agreements.