When can an Hck Hot Chicken Area Developer begin employing a Multi-Unit Supervisor?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 13.2.3 Area Developer has the option, commencing on the date which Area Developer, directly or indirectly through one or more Affiliate(s), opens its second Restaurant within the Development Area, to employ and retain, or shall cause the Entity to which each Franchise Agreement is assigned in accordance with Section 7.1 hereof to employ and retain, one or more individuals (each a "Multi-Unit Supervisor") vested with the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of two or more of the Restaurants owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by Area Developer within the Development Area.
The Multi-Unit Supervisor shall, during the entire period he/she serves as such, unless otherwise agreed in writing by Franchisor devote one hundred percent (100%) of his/her time and best efforts solely to operation of two or more of the Restaurants owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by Area Developer in the Development Area and to no other business activities.
Multi-Unit Supervisors, if any, shall report to the Director of Operations.
- 13.2.4 Area Developer shall notify Franchisor in writing at least ten days prior to employing the Director of Operations and Multi-Unit Supervisor, if any, setting forth in reasonable detail all information reasonably requested by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–245)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Area Developer can employ a Multi-Unit Supervisor after opening their second restaurant within the Development Area. Specifically, the Area Developer has the option to employ one or more Multi-Unit Supervisors to oversee the day-to-day operations of two or more restaurants.
The Multi-Unit Supervisor must dedicate 100% of their time and effort to the operation of the restaurants within the Development Area, unless Hck Hot Chicken agrees otherwise in writing. These supervisors report directly to the Director of Operations.
Prior to employing a Multi-Unit Supervisor, the Area Developer must provide written notification to Hck Hot Chicken at least ten days in advance. This notification should include all information reasonably requested by Hck Hot Chicken. This allows Hck Hot Chicken to maintain oversight and ensure that the supervisors meet their standards.