When was the *Ukpere v. Chick-fil-A, Inc.* action dismissed?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Ukpere v. Chick-fil-A, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-5397, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, filed on September 2, 2022; removed from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, Case Number MID-L-003792, dismissed on April 23, 2024 (collectively, the "Ukpere Action").
Source: Item 3 — Litigation (FDD pages 24–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the case Ukpere v. Chick-fil-A, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-5397, which was filed on September 2, 2022, was dismissed on April 23, 2024. This action was in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and it was initially removed from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County.
This information is relevant to potential Chick Fil A franchisees as it provides insight into the types of legal challenges Chick Fil A has faced. While franchisees were not named as defendants in this particular case, understanding the legal landscape can help franchisees assess the potential risks and liabilities associated with operating a Chick Fil A franchise.
It is important to note that this is just one of several legal actions involving Chick Fil A, as detailed in Item 3 of the FDD. Reviewing these cases can offer a broader understanding of the legal and business environment in which Chick Fil A operates.