How many Hck Hot Chicken franchise agreements have been signed in Maryland, but the outlet is not yet open?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Franchise Agreements Signed But Outlet Not Open | Projected New Franchised Outlets in the Next Fiscal Year | Projected New Company Owned Outlets in the Next Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maryland | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Virginia | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTALS | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2024, there is one franchise agreement signed in Maryland for which the outlet is not yet open. This means that Hck Hot Chicken has a franchisee in Maryland who has signed an agreement but has not yet commenced operations.
This could be due to various reasons such as the franchisee still securing a location, undergoing training, awaiting permits, or constructing the outlet. It's important to note that while the agreement is signed, revenue generation has not yet begun for either the franchisee or Hck Hot Chicken from this particular location.
Additionally, the FDD indicates that Hck Hot Chicken projects opening one new franchised outlet in Maryland during the next fiscal year. This suggests that the signed agreement is expected to materialize into an operational outlet in the near future. A prospective franchisee should inquire with Hck Hot Chicken about the typical timeline between signing a franchise agreement and opening the outlet, as well as the support provided during this pre-opening phase.