What documents are included in the complete agreement between Chick Fil A and the Operator?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Section 14.6 of the Lease, under the heading entitled "General Provisions," is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
- 14.6 Entire Agreement.
This Lease and the Franchise Agreement to which it is attached, and all documents, schedules, exhibits, and information specifically incorporated into this Lease and the Franchise Agreement by reference, collectively constitute the complete and integrated agreement between Chick-fil-A and the Operator concerning the subject matter of the Business and this Lease and supersede all prior agreements between the parties.
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. These include the Franchise Agreement itself, along with any attached Lease(s), Concession Sublicense Agreement(s), Delivery Kitchen Agreement(s), and Food Truck License Agreement(s) if applicable.
In addition to the primary agreements, the complete agreement also encompasses all documents, schedules, exhibits, and information specifically incorporated into the Franchise Agreement by reference. Chick Fil A emphasizes that the Operator should only rely on representations made within these documents or in the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) delivered to them, including its exhibits, amendments, and supplements.
Chick Fil A cautions against relying on any oral or written representations, promises, or agreements not explicitly included in the Franchise Agreement, its attachments, or the FDD. This is because no employee or agent of Chick Fil A is authorized to make any promises or warranties outside of these official documents. Any changes, terminations, waivers, or cancellations of the agreement must be in writing and signed by Chick Fil A to be binding.
For Captive Venue Units, the agreement includes the Data Sheet (Exhibit A), Equipment Lease Addendum (Exhibit B), and the Concession Agreement or DK Lease (Exhibit C), along with the Franchise Agreement, Assignment (if applicable), and Additional Business Amendment (if applicable).