What documents constitute the complete "Franchise Agreement" between Chick Fil A and the Operator?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 28.6 of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading entitled "General Provisions," is deleted in its entirety. and replaced by the following:
- 28.6 This Agreement, including any Lease(s), Concession Sublicense Agreement(s), Delivery Kitchen Agreement(s) and Food Truck License Agreement(s) attached to this Agreement as an exhibit, incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement, and all documents, schedules, exhibits, and information specifically incorporated into this Agreement by reference, collectively constitute the complete and integrated agreement between Chick-fil-A and the Operator concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and supersede all prior agreements; subject to the requirements of applicable state law, no other representations have induced the Operator to sign this Agreement; the Operator may rely on Chick-fil-A's representations in the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document that Chick-fil-A delivered to the Operator, including its exhibits and any amendments or supplements, in connection with the Operator's entry into this Agreement (the "FDD"). Chickfil-A cautions the Operator not to rely on any representations, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, not appearing in or attached to this Agreement or in the FDD because, among other things, no officer, employee, or other servant or agent of Chick-fil-A was or is authorized to make any representation, warranty, or other promise not contained in this Agreement or the FDD. No change, termination, or attempted waiver or cancellation of any provision of this Agreement shall bind Chick-fil-A unless in writing and signed by Chick-fil-A.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 103–600)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the complete agreement between Chick Fil A and the Operator consists of several documents. Specifically, Section 28.6 of the Franchise Agreement states that "This Agreement", along with any attached Lease(s), Concession Sublicense Agreement(s), Delivery Kitchen Agreement(s), and Food Truck License Agreement(s) exhibited to the agreement, and all documents, schedules, exhibits, and information specifically incorporated into this Agreement by reference, collectively form the complete agreement. This supersedes any prior agreements.
Chick Fil A emphasizes that Operators should rely on the representations made in the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), including its exhibits, amendments, and supplements. The company cautions against relying on any representations, promises, or agreements, whether oral or otherwise, that are not included in the Franchise Agreement or the FDD. This is because no officer, employee, or agent of Chick Fil A is authorized to make any representation, warranty, or promise not contained within these documents.
Furthermore, any changes, terminations, waivers, or cancellations of any provision within the Franchise Agreement must be in writing and signed by Chick Fil A to be considered binding. This requirement ensures that all modifications to the agreement are formally documented and agreed upon by both parties, preventing misunderstandings or disputes based on undocumented claims.