Does Cajun assume responsibility for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for a Churchs Chicken franchise?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Cajun assumes no liability or responsibility for: (a) evaluation of an Authorized Site's soil for hazardous substances; (b) inspection of any structure on the Authorized Site for asbestos or other toxic or hazardous materials; (c) compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA"); or (d) compliance with any other applicable law.
It is Developer's sole responsibility to obtain satisfactory evidence and/or assurances that the Authorized Site (and any structures thereon) is free from environmental contamination and complies with the ADA and other applicable laws.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun does not assume responsibility for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The FDD states that Cajun assumes no liability or responsibility for compliance with the ADA or any other applicable law. This applies both to the evaluation of a site for a proposed franchised restaurant and to existing franchised locations.
Instead, the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the ADA falls solely on the Churchs Chicken franchisee or developer. The franchisee or developer must obtain satisfactory evidence and assurances that the authorized site and any structures on it are free from environmental contamination and comply with the requirements of the ADA.
This means that prospective Churchs Chicken franchisees need to conduct their own due diligence to ensure any potential site meets ADA standards before signing a franchise agreement. This may involve hiring experts to evaluate the site and identify any necessary modifications to comply with ADA regulations. Failure to comply with ADA regulations can result in fines and legal action, so it is crucial for franchisees to take this responsibility seriously.