What advance notice must Cajun provide to members of a Churchs Chicken Cooperative before assuming decision-making authority over Cooperative monies?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun Restaurants, Inc. must provide 10 days' advance notice to the members of a Regional Advertising Cooperative before assuming decision-making authority over the Cooperative's funds. This stipulation applies specifically when the Cooperative members are unable to decide how the monies should be spent.

This requirement ensures that franchisees who are part of the Cooperative are informed and have an opportunity to address any disagreements before Cajun Restaurants, Inc. intervenes to make financial decisions on their behalf. The advance notice allows franchisees to potentially resolve the issue internally or present alternative proposals for the use of Cooperative funds.

It's important to note that Cajun Restaurants, Inc. always has the right to be a member of the Cooperative and participate in meetings. However, they only have a vote if they or their affiliates operate a Churchs Chicken restaurant in the Cooperative's area. This balance of power ensures that while Cajun Restaurants, Inc. can step in to resolve deadlocks, the franchisees retain significant control over their advertising funds under normal circumstances.