Does Hck Hot Chicken permit any employee to make promises about advertising that are not in the FDD?

According to the 2025 Hck Hot Chicken FDD, no officer, employee, or agent of Hck Hot Chicken has the authority to make any representation or promise not contained in the Area Development Agreement or in the franchise disclosure document delivered to the Area Developer. This means that any promises or representations regarding advertising or any other aspect of the franchise relationship must be documented in either the Development Agreement or the Franchise Disclosure Document to be considered valid and binding.

This clause protects both the franchisee and Hck Hot Chicken by ensuring that all agreements are in writing and there is a clear record of what has been agreed upon. It prevents misunderstandings or disputes based on verbal promises that may be difficult to prove or may be misinterpreted. A prospective franchisee should pay close attention to this clause and ensure that any important promises or representations made during the negotiation process are included in the final written agreements.

For a prospective Hck Hot Chicken franchisee, this means that it is crucial to thoroughly review the Franchise Disclosure Document and the Area Development Agreement. If there are any verbal promises or representations made by Hck Hot Chicken representatives that are not included in these documents, the franchisee should request that they be added in writing. Failure to do so could result in the franchisee not being able to rely on those promises in the future. This is a common clause in franchise agreements to provide clarity and certainty to the franchise relationship.