What is Cajun permitted to inspect at a Churchs Chicken Franchised Restaurant?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
enues from the Restaurant.
- The following sentence is added to the end of Sections 4.B., 4.C., and 4.D.:
The financial information that Franchisee is required to submit under this Section shall include the operation of the Co-Branded Restaurant.
- The following is added to the end of Section 9.C.:
Cajun shall be permitted to inspect the Co-Branded Business for the sole purpose of insuring that the Co-Branded Business is in first class condition and repair and that the Co-Branded Business is not using any of Cajun's Proprieta
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun Global LLC has specific inspection rights, particularly concerning co-branded businesses. Cajun is permitted to inspect a Churchs Chicken co-branded business to ensure it is in good condition and repair.
Specifically, Cajun's inspection is focused on verifying that the co-branded business isn't using any of Cajun's proprietary marks, products, or selling any of Cajun's proprietary menu items without authorization. This ensures brand consistency and protects Churchs Chicken's intellectual property.
It's important to note that these inspections of the co-branded business will only occur after Cajun provides prior notice to the franchisee. This allows the franchisee to prepare for the inspection and ensures that it is conducted in a professional and respectful manner. Additionally, Cajun retains the right to inspect the Franchised Restaurant itself.