What is the definition of 'Multi-Unit Supervisor' in the Hck Hot Chicken Development Agreement?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Multi-Unit Supervisor" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.2.3 of this Development Agreement.
- 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.
Multi-Unit Supervisors, if any, may serve as the general manager of any Restaurant, provided he/she meets Franchisor's training and other requirements for general managers.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–245)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Multi-Unit Supervisor is defined within Section 13.2.3 of the Development Agreement. Specifically, the Area Developer has the option to employ one or more individuals as Multi-Unit Supervisors starting from the date they open their second Hck Hot Chicken restaurant within the Development Area. These supervisors are vested with the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of two or more restaurants owned or operated by the Area Developer within the Development Area.
The Multi-Unit Supervisor must dedicate 100% of their time and best efforts solely to the operation of these restaurants, and they cannot engage in any other business activities unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Hck Hot Chicken. These supervisors report directly to the Director of Operations.
Furthermore, the Area Developer is required to notify Hck Hot Chicken in writing at least ten days before employing a Multi-Unit Supervisor, providing all information reasonably requested by the franchisor. This notification allows Hck Hot Chicken to maintain oversight and ensure that the supervisors meet their standards. Multi-Unit Supervisors may also serve as general managers of any Hck Hot Chicken restaurant, provided they meet the franchisor's training and other requirements for general managers.