What does Exhibit A to the Chick Fil A Franchise Agreement represent?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12(b): This Agreement, including its exhibits and amendments, including the data sheet attached as Exhibit A, the Equipment Lease Addendum attached as Exhibit B, and as applicable the Concession Agreement or DK Lease attached as Exhibit C, as well as the Franchise Agreement, the Assignment (if applicable) and if applicable the Additional Business Amendment to which this Agreement is attached, and all documents, schedules, exhibits, and information specifically incorporated into this Agreement 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 this Agreement, the operation of as applicable the Captive Venue Unit as a Business and the Concession Agreement or the Delivery Kitchen Unit as a Business and the DK Lease, and supersede all prior agreements between the parties; subject to the requirements of applicable state law, no other representations or statements of any kind 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 the Franchise Agreement and if applicable this Agreement (the "FDD").
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 102–103)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit A to the Concession Sublicense Agreement or Delivery Kitchen Agreement includes the data sheet. The agreement, along with its exhibits and amendments, including the data sheet attached as Exhibit A, the Equipment Lease Addendum attached as Exhibit B, and as applicable the Concession Agreement or DK Lease attached as Exhibit C, the Franchise Agreement, the Assignment (if applicable) and if applicable the Additional Business Amendment to which this Agreement is attached, and all documents, schedules, exhibits, and information specifically incorporated into this Agreement and the Franchise Agreement by reference, represents the complete agreement between Chick-fil-A and the Operator.
This complete agreement concerns the subject matter of the agreement, the operation of the Captive Venue Unit as a Business and the Concession Agreement or the Delivery Kitchen Unit as a Business and the DK Lease. It also supersedes all prior agreements between the parties.
For a prospective Chick-fil-A operator, understanding what constitutes the entire agreement is crucial. It clarifies what documents and representations are legally binding and enforceable. Operators should carefully review all referenced exhibits and attachments to fully understand their obligations and rights under the Chick-fil-A franchise agreement.