What is the process for modifying an Hck Hot Chicken Area Development Agreement?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Development Agreement | Summary from the sale of fried chicken, or (iii) any business engaged in the |
|---|---|---|
| preparation, production or sale, at wholesale, of any fried chicken food product. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Competitive Activities shall not include the direct or indirect ownership solely as an investment, of securities of any entity which are traded on any national securities exchange if the owner thereof (i) is not a controlling person of, or a member of a group which controls, such entity and (ii) does not, directly or indirectly, own 5% or more of any class of securities of such entity. | ||
| r. Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Section 8.2 | Except with our express written consent, no involvement in any Competitive Activities, as defined above, for 2years within the Development Area. |
| s. Modification of the | Section 8.3 | The Area Development Agreement may be modified only by |
| agreement | written agreement between the parties. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATIONS, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 44–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Area Development Agreement can only be modified through a written agreement between Hck Hot Chicken and the franchisee.
This means that any changes to the original agreement must be formally documented and agreed upon by both parties. Verbal agreements or understandings are not sufficient to alter the terms of the Area Development Agreement. This requirement protects both Hck Hot Chicken and the franchisee by ensuring that all modifications are clear, unambiguous, and legally binding.
Prospective Hck Hot Chicken franchisees should pay close attention to this provision. If, during the course of the Area Development Agreement, either party wishes to change any aspect of the agreement, it is essential to put the modification in writing and obtain the other party's signature. Failure to do so could result in disputes or misunderstandings about the terms of the agreement. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, as it ensures clarity and legal enforceability of any changes made after the initial agreement is signed.