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Besides the modifications in the Addendum, what is the status of the Churchs Chicken Franchise Agreement?

Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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EXHIBIT N

STATE-SPECIFIC ADDENDA TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Exhibit N-1

ADDENDUM TO THE CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR ILLINOIS FRANCHISEES

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.
2. The
following
sentence
is
added
at
the
end
of
Section
27.A.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Notwithstanding
the
foregoing,
Illinois
law
shall
govern
this
Agreement.
3. The
following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
27.B.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Section
4
of
the
Illinois
Franchise
Disclosure
Act
provides
that
any
provision
in
a
franchise
agreement
which
designates
jurisdiction
or
venue
in
a
forum
outside
of
Illinois
is
void
with
respect
to
any
cause
of
action
which
otherwise
is
enforceable
in
Illinois.
4. The
following
sentence
is
added
at
the
end
of
Section
27.C.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Section
27
of
the
Illinois
Franchise
Disclosure
Act
provides
that
causes
of
action
under
the
Act
must
be
brought
within
the
earlier
of:
3
years
of
the
violation,
1
year
after
the
franchisee
becomes
aware
of
the
underlying
facts
or
circumstances
or
90
days
after
delivery
to
the
franchisee
of
a
written
notice
disclosing
the
violation.
5. The
following
new
subsection
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
30
of
the
Franchise
  • O. Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act states that any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person requiring any franchise owner to waive compliance with any provision of this Act is void.
    1. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.

Agreement:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CAJUN: CAJUN GLOBAL LLC

Exhibit N-2

ADDENDUM TO THE CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR MARYLAND FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise Agreement") between
CAJUN
GLOBAL
LLC,
d/b/a
Church's Texas Chicken
a
Delaware
limited liability company ("Cajun"),
and
,
a
formed
in
("Franchisee")
is
entered
into
simultaneously
with
the
execution
of
the
Franchise
Agreement.
(Transfer 1. Conditions) The following sentence is added to the end of Sections 2.B.(2)(e) (Renewal Term), 15.C.(4) and 16 (General Release) of the Agreement:
This Disclosure release shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Law.
Agreement: 2. The following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Sections
3.A.
(Initial
Franchise
Fee)
of
the
the the Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the State of Maryland, Cajun will defer the payment of franchise fee until the Franchised Restaurant opens for business. Upon the opening of Franchised Restaurant, Franchisee shall pay to Cajun the franchise fee.
of the 3. Agreement: The following new subsection is added to Section 27 (Governing Law, Forum, Limitations)
H. Notwithstanding
any
other
provision
of
this
Agreement
to
the
contrary,
Franchisee
may
bring
a
lawsuit
in
Maryland
for
claims
arising
under
the
Maryland
Franchise
Registration
and
Disclosure
Law.
Any
claims
arising
under
the
Maryland
Franchise
Registration
and
Disclosure
Law
must
be
brought
within
3
years
after
the
grant
of
a
Franchise.
Agreement: 4. The following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
30
(Representations)
of
the
Section franchisor waiver Agreement liability 14-226 of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law prohibits a from requiring a prospective franchisee to assent to any release, estoppel, or of liability as a condition of purchasing a franchise. Representations in this are not intended to, nor shall they act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
5. Sections 30.A,
D,
G,
I,
and
J
of
the
Franchise
Agreement
are
deleted
in
their
entirety.

All representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to any release, estoppel, or waiver of liability are not intended to, nor shall they act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.

  1. The Compliance Certification is amended to include the following:

    1. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
    1. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CAJUN: CAJUN GLOBAL LLC Date:

Exhibit N-3

ADDENDUM TO THE CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR MINNESOTA FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's Texas Chicken a Delaware
limited liability company ("Cajun"), and , a formed in
("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise
Agreement.
  1. The following sentence is added to the end of Sections 2.B(e), 15.C(4), and 16:

Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) prohibits Cajun from requiring Franchisee to assent to a general release.

  1. The following sentence is added to the end of Sections 2.B and 15:

With respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, Cajun will comply with Minnesota Statute 80C.14 Subd. 3-5, which require (except in certain specified cases) that Franchisee be given 90 days notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days notice for non-renewal of the franchise agreement and that consent to the transfer of the franchise will not be unreasonably withheld.

  1. The following sentence is added to the end of Section 27.F:

Franchisee cannot consent to Cajun obtaining injunctive relief. Cajun may seek injunctive relief. See Minnesota Rule 2860.4400(J). Also, a court will determine if a bond is required.

4.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement is modified by an addendum. The addendum forms an integral part of, and is incorporated into the Franchise Agreement. The reason for the addendum is because the offer or sale of a franchise to the franchisee was made in a specific state, the franchisee is a resident of a specific state, and/or the restaurant will be located or operated in a specific state. These states include Illinois, Rhode Island and New York.

For Illinois franchisees, the addendum specifies that Illinois law governs the agreement, that any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void for causes of action enforceable in Illinois, and that causes of action under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act must be brought within the earlier of 3 years of the violation, 1 year after the franchisee becomes aware of the facts, or 90 days after delivery of written notice disclosing the violation.

For New York franchisees, any provision in the Franchise Agreement that is inconsistent with the New York General Business Law, Article 33, Sections 680 – 695, may not be enforceable. Any provision in the Agreement requiring Franchisee to sign a general release of claims against Cajun does not release any claim Franchisee may have under New York General Business Law, Article 33, Sections 680-695. Cajun will not assign its rights under this Agreement, except to an assignee who in Cajun's good faith and judgment is willing and able to assume Cajun's obligations under this Agreement. Cajun's right to obtain injunctive relief exists only after proper proofs are made and the appropriate authority has granted such relief. The New York Franchises Law shall govern any claim arising under that law. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.

For Rhode Island franchisees, the provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because the offer or sale of a franchise to Franchisee was made in the State of Rhode Island and the Franchisee is a resident of the State of Rhode Island.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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