Can the Operating Principal also be the Director of Operations for a Hck Hot Chicken franchise?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
o less than one certified Restaurant Manager in the Restaurant from then on, as well as an adequate staff of employees who have in Franchisor's judgment, been fully and adequately trained.
- 7.2.5 Commencing on the date which Franchisee, directly or indirectly through one or more Affiliate(s), opens its 2nd Restaurant, and at all times throughout the Term and the term of the franchise agreement for each additional Restaurant, Franchisee or one of its Affiliates shall employ and retain, an individual (the "Director of Operations") who shall be vested with the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of all Restaurants owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by Franchisee and its Affiliates. The Director of Operations 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 all Restaurants owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by Franchisee and its Affiliates and to no other business activities. The Director of Operations may, with the prior written consent of Franchisor, be the same individual as the Operating Principal.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal can also be the Director of Operations. However, this is not an automatic allowance, as the franchisee must obtain prior written consent from Hck Hot Chicken.
The Director of Operations is required once a franchisee opens their second Hck Hot Chicken restaurant. This individual is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all restaurants owned or operated by the franchisee and their affiliates. Similar to the Operating Principal, the Director of Operations must dedicate 100% of their time and effort to the operation of the restaurants, unless Hck Hot Chicken agrees otherwise in writing.
Both the Operating Principal and the Director of Operations roles require the approval of Hck Hot Chicken. The franchisee must notify Hck Hot Chicken in writing at least ten days before employing either individual, providing all requested information. Both roles also require the completion of Hck Hot Chicken's training requirements before serving in their respective positions. Hck Hot Chicken will certify one Operating Principal and Director of Operations of the franchisee at no cost.