To whom is the Unauthorized Advertising Fee payable for a Hck Hot Chicken franchise?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Amount | Due Date | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Note 1) | |||
| Food Safety or Other Inspection Field Revisit | Cost of inspection plus $850 for the first offense and $2,500 for any additional offense | Before re- inspection | If you fail a food safety audit or other inspection, we will require you to undergo an additional audit or inspection. You will pay us directly upon invoicing. This fee is uniformly imposed and is not refundable under any circumstances. |
| Supplier and | Costs of inspection | As incurred | We may charge a fee if we inspect a new |
| Product Evaluation | product, service or proposed supplier | ||
| Fee | nominated by you. | ||
| Unauthorized Advertising Fee | $500 per occurrence | Upon demand | This fee is payable to the Brand Fund, if you use unauthorized advertising in violation of the terms of the Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hck Hot Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Unauthorized Advertising Fee is payable to the Brand Fund. This fee is incurred if a franchisee uses unauthorized advertising in violation of the terms outlined in the Franchise Agreement.
The Unauthorized Advertising Fee is $500 per occurrence and is due upon demand. This means that if Hck Hot Chicken determines that a franchisee has used unapproved advertising, they will immediately demand payment of the fee.
The Brand Fund is used by Hck Hot Chicken for developing and building the brand. Therefore, this fee contributes to the overall marketing and brand-building efforts of the franchise system. Franchisees should ensure that all advertising materials are approved by Hck Hot Chicken to avoid incurring this fee.