Is Hck Hot Chicken allowed to operate Non-Traditional Restaurants within the Development Area?

According to the 2025 Hck Hot Chicken FDD, Hck Hot Chicken retains the right to operate Non-Traditional Restaurants within the Development Area granted to an Area Developer. Specifically, Hck Hot Chicken reserves the right to operate Non-Traditional Restaurants at any location, of any type, within or outside the Development Area. This is regardless of the proximity to any Hck Hot Chicken Restaurant developed, under development, or under consideration by the Area Developer, even if it might impact the Area Developer's Restaurants.

This means that while an Area Developer is granted rights to develop Traditional Restaurants within a specific Development Area, Hck Hot Chicken maintains control over Non-Traditional venues. A Non-Traditional Restaurant could include locations like airports, universities, or food courts. This could create competition for the Area Developer if a Non-Traditional Restaurant is located within their territory.

For a prospective Area Developer, this clause highlights the importance of understanding the potential for competition from the franchisor itself within the Development Area. It is important to clarify with Hck Hot Chicken what their plans are for Non-Traditional Restaurants in the Development Area and how they might impact the Area Developer's business. This information can help the Area Developer assess the potential risks and rewards of investing in a Hck Hot Chicken franchise.