When is the addendum to the Churchs Chicken Franchise Agreement entered into?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This | Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated |
|---|---|
| ("Franchise limited liability | Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's Texas Chicken a Delaware company ("Cajun"), and , a formed in |
| Agreement. | ("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise |
| 1. Franchise Franchisee was the Franchised located, in the | The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to made in the State of Illinois; Franchisee is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or (B) (C) Restaurant will be located and/or operated, and/or all or part of the Protected Area will be State of Illinois. |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the Churchs Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement. This means that the addendum, which modifies or supplements the main franchise agreement, becomes effective at the same time the franchisee signs the original agreement.
This simultaneous execution ensures that both Churchs Chicken and the franchisee are immediately bound by all the terms and conditions, including any changes or additions outlined in the addendum. The addendum forms an integral part of, and is incorporated into, the Franchise Agreement, indicating that it is not a separate, independent document but rather a modification of the original agreement.
For a prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee, this means that they should carefully review both the Franchise Agreement and any accompanying addendum before signing, as both documents will take effect at the same time. The franchisee needs to understand how the addendum modifies the original agreement and what specific obligations or rights it adds or changes. This is particularly important because the addendum often addresses specific state laws or regulations that may affect the franchise operation.