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When is the Management Fee payable if Hck Hot Chicken manages the restaurant?

Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Amount Due Date Remarks
(Note 1)
Food Safety or Other Inspection Field Revisit Cost of inspection plus $850 for the first offense and $2,500 for any additional offense Before re- inspection If you fail a food safety audit or other inspection, we will require you to undergo an additional audit or inspection. You will pay us directly upon invoicing. This fee is uniformly imposed and is not refundable under any circumstances.
Supplier and Costs of inspection As incurred We may charge a fee if we inspect a new
Product Evaluation product, service or proposed supplier
Fee nominated by you.
Unauthorized Advertising Fee $500 per occurrence Upon demand This fee is payable to the Brand Fund, if you use unauthorized advertising in violation of the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Customer Issue Resolution Reasonable costs we incur for responding to a customer complaint. On invoice Payable if a customer of your HCK Hot Chicken Restaurant contacts us with a complaint and we provide a gift card, refund, or other value to the customer as part of our addressing the issue.
Payment Service Fee Up to 4% of total charge As incurred If payment is made to us or our affiliate by credit card for any fee required, we may charge a service charge of up to 4% of the total charge.
Late Fee $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 12% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law (“Interest”) As incurred Payable if any payment due to us or our affiliates is not made by the due date. Interest accrues from the original due date until payment is received in full.
Non-Sufficient Funds Fee The lesser of $100 per occurrence, or the highest amount allowed by law As incurred Payable if any check or EFT payment is not successful due to insufficient funds, stop payment, or any similar event.
Failure to Submit Required Report Fee $100 per occurrence and $100 per week Your bank account will be debited for failure to submit any requested report within five days of request Payable if you fail to submit any required report or financial statement when due. Fines collected are paid to the Brand Fund. You will continue to incur this fee until you submit the required report.
Audit Expenses Cost of audit and inspection, any understated amounts, plus Interest, and any related accounting and legal expenses On demand You will be required to pay this if an audit reveals that you understated your weekly Gross Sales by more than 2% or you fail to submit required reports.
Management Fee Our costs and expenses plus a 20% administration charge As incurred Payable if we or our affiliates manage the HCK Hot Chicken Restaurant because you are in breach of the Franchise Agreement.

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–19)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Management Fee is payable 'as incurred' if Hck Hot Chicken or its affiliates manage the restaurant due to the franchisee's breach of the Franchise Agreement. The fee covers Hck Hot Chicken's costs and expenses, plus a 20% administration charge.

This means that if a franchisee violates the terms of their agreement, leading Hck Hot Chicken to step in and manage the restaurant, the franchisee will be responsible for covering all associated costs. These costs include not only the direct expenses incurred by Hck Hot Chicken in managing the restaurant but also an additional 20% charge for administrative overhead.

For a prospective Hck Hot Chicken franchisee, this highlights the importance of adhering to the Franchise Agreement to avoid potential management fees. The 'as incurred' term means these fees can vary significantly depending on the extent of management required and the duration of the intervention, making it difficult to predict the exact financial impact. Franchisees should clarify with Hck Hot Chicken what specific actions or breaches could trigger this management intervention and how costs are documented and charged.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.