What is the deadline for submitting architectural, engineering, and construction drawings to Hck Hot Chicken for review?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All such plans, and modifications and revisions thereto, shall be submitted to Franchisor for its prior review and acceptance before Franchisee's commencement of construction (within 120 days after Effective Date, unless Franchisor otherwise agrees in writing).
If Franchisor shall not deliver written notice to Franchisee that Franchisor accepts such design criteria, the design criteria shall be deemed rejected.
- 5.4.2 Franchisee must retain one of Franchisor's designated architects to create Franchisee's preliminary floorplan, at Franchisee's sole expense.
Franchisee may choose to retain one of Franchisor's designated architects or another architect Franchisor approves, to prepare Franchisee's construction documents.
Upon completion of Franchisee's construction documents, if Franchisee has chosen not to use Franchisor's designated architects, Franchisor will require Franchisee to employ Franchisor's designated architect to review and approve the construction documents, at Franchisee's expense.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must submit architectural, engineering, and construction drawings and site plans to Hck Hot Chicken for review and acceptance before starting construction. This submission must occur within 120 days after the effective date of the franchise agreement, unless Hck Hot Chicken agrees to a different timeline in writing.
If Hck Hot Chicken does not provide written notice of acceptance of the design criteria, the design criteria will be considered rejected. This implies that franchisees need to factor in potential revisions and resubmissions within this 120-day window. Franchisees are responsible for the costs associated with preparing these drawings and plans, as well as obtaining the necessary permits.
It is important to note that Hck Hot Chicken must approve the franchisee's project coordinator before the franchisee begins developing the franchised restaurant. Franchisees must also retain one of Hck Hot Chicken's designated architects to create the preliminary floorplan at the franchisee's expense. Franchisees can choose to retain one of Hck Hot Chicken's designated architects or another architect Hck Hot Chicken approves to prepare the construction documents. If the franchisee chooses an architect that is not designated by Hck Hot Chicken, Hck Hot Chicken will require the franchisee to employ Hck Hot Chicken's designated architect to review and approve the construction documents, at the franchisee's expense.