Who is required to attend the Hck Hot Chicken Extra Practice Week training program?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition to the Initial Training Program, Franchisee's Operating Principal and, if applicable and Director of Operations (defined in Section 7.2.5), must also attend an extra practice week training program at least 60 days before Franchisee's Restaurant opens for business (the "Extra Practice Week") and online training.
Except as otherwise provided, the Initial Training Program and the Extra Practice Week shall be provided by Franchisor prior to the opening of the Franchised Restaurant and must be completed before the Franchised Restaurant opens to the public.
Franchisee shall pay all Travel Expenses and Wages, and other expenses, if any, incurred by Franchisee and/or Franchisee's employees in connection with attendance at training programs.
Franchisee may not open the Franchised Restaurant until such training has been completed to the satisfaction of Franchisor and Franchisee's management team has been certified by Franchisor.
All personnel attending training must have first successfully completed the "ServSafe Manager" program or similar program specified by Franchisor.
- 6.1.2 Franchisor shall determine the scheduling, exact duration, contents and manner of conducting the Initial Training Program and the Extra Practice Week, in its discretion.
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee's Operating Principal and, if applicable, the Director of Operations must attend the Extra Practice Week training program. This training must occur at least 60 days before the Hck Hot Chicken restaurant opens for business.
This requirement ensures that key personnel are adequately prepared to manage the restaurant's operations before launch. The franchisee is responsible for covering all travel expenses, wages, and other costs associated with attending the training programs for themselves and their employees.
Hck Hot Chicken stipulates that the restaurant cannot open until this training is completed to the franchisor's satisfaction and the management team is certified by the franchisor. All personnel attending the training must first successfully complete the 'ServSafe Manager' program or a similar program specified by Hck Hot Chicken. The franchisor has the discretion to determine the scheduling, duration, content, and manner of conducting the Extra Practice Week.