Besides restaurants, through what other methods or channels of distribution can Cajun merchandise and distribute products identified by the Proprietary Marks for Churchs Chicken in the Development Area?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or concept; (e) merchandise and distribute products identified by some or all of the Proprietary Marks in the Development Area through any method or channel of distribution other than restaurants; (f) sell and distribute products identified by some or all of the Proprietary Marks in the Development Area to restaurants other than restaurants identified in whole or in part by the names and marks "Church's", "Church's Texas Chicken" and "Church's Chicken," provided those restaurants are not licensed to use the Proprietary Marks or the System in connection with their retail sales, (g) sell and license others to sell products identified by some or all of the Proprietary Marks in the Development Area through temporary facilities in connection with any cultural, sporting, recreational, or other event; and (h) license others to operate restaurants identified in whole or in part by the names and marks "Church's", "Church's Chicken" and/or "Church's Texas Chicken" in the Development Area pursuant to any development agreement executed prior to the date hereof.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun, the franchisor, reserves specific rights regarding the distribution of merchandise. Specifically, Cajun has the right to merchandise and distribute products identified by the Proprietary Marks within the Development Area through methods or channels other than restaurants. This means that Churchs Chicken, as the franchisor, can explore alternative distribution avenues beyond the traditional restaurant setting.
This reservation of rights allows Churchs Chicken to explore opportunities such as retail partnerships, online sales, or distribution through third-party vendors. For a franchisee, this means that while they operate their restaurant, the franchisor can also independently market and sell branded merchandise through other channels in the same area.
Additionally, Cajun reserves the right to sell and license others to sell products identified by the Proprietary Marks in the Development Area through temporary facilities in connection with any cultural, sporting, recreational, or other event. This enables Churchs Chicken to leverage temporary venues and events to promote and sell branded merchandise, potentially increasing brand visibility and revenue streams independently of the franchisee's operations. These rights are reserved to Cajun and not granted to the franchisee.