What is the publication date of the 'Automated Condiment Dispenser' patent application for Chick Fil A?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Patent Title | Description | Serial No. | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated Condiment | This application relates to an | 2024-0251975 | 08/01/2024 |
| Dispenser | automated condiment dispenser. | A1 |
Source: Item 14 — Patents, Copyrights, and Proprietary Information (FDD pages 64–69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the publication date for the 'Automated Condiment Dispenser' patent application is August 1, 2024. This patent application, as described in Item 14, relates to an automated condiment dispenser system. The serial number for this application is 2024-0251975 A1.
As a Chick Fil A franchisee, you would be licensed to use this patent, among others, in the operation of your restaurant. Chick Fil A retains the sole right to decide whether to continue pursuing the patent application or to end it, as well as to manage the payment of maintenance fees.
It is important for franchisees to understand that they must immediately notify Chick Fil A if they become aware of any potential infringement of CFA Properties' patents or inventions related to patent applications. While franchisees are required to cooperate in defending patents, Chick Fil A is not obligated to provide any compensation for costs or damages recovered in a suit or proceeding, nor are they required to participate in the franchisee's defense in any suit involving patents.