How will I be notified if Hck Hot Chicken revokes approval of a supplier?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may periodically re-inspect approved suppliers' facilities and products and we reserve the right to revoke our approval of any supplier, product, or service that does not continue to meet our specifications. We will send written notice of any revocation of an approved supplier, product, or service.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 23–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the company revokes approval of a supplier, product, or service, it will provide franchisees with written notice. This is important for franchisees because they are required to purchase goods and services from Hck Hot Chicken's designated or approved suppliers.
This requirement ensures that Hck Hot Chicken franchisees maintain consistent quality and standards across all locations. The brand standards manual lists the approved suppliers, and franchisees must seek approval before using alternative sources. Hck Hot Chicken evaluates potential suppliers based on factors like bulk purchasing ability, service quality, production capacity, proximity to franchises, and dependability.
The ability to revoke approval gives Hck Hot Chicken ongoing control over its supply chain. The company may re-inspect approved suppliers and their products periodically to ensure they continue to meet specifications. This protects the brand's reputation and ensures consistent product quality.
Franchisees should pay close attention to any written notices regarding supplier revocations to ensure they remain compliant with Hck Hot Chicken's standards. Failure to use approved suppliers could result in a breach of the franchise agreement.