Does Cajun provide any warranties or guarantees to the Churchs Chicken franchisee when providing a waiver, approval, consent, or suggestion?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. Cajun makes no warranties or guarantees upon which Franchisee may rely by providing any waiver, approval, consent or suggestion to Franchisee in connection with this Agreement, and assumes no liability or obligation to Franchisee therefor, or by reason of any neglect, delay, or denial of any request therefor. Cajun shall not, by virtue of any approvals, advice or services provided to Franchisee, assume responsibility or liability to Franchisee or to any third parties to which Cajun would not otherwise be subject.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun makes no warranties or guarantees upon which a franchisee may rely when Cajun provides any waiver, approval, consent, or suggestion to the franchisee in connection with the Franchise Agreement. Cajun also assumes no liability or obligation to the franchisee for providing any waiver, approval, consent, or suggestion, or by reason of any neglect, delay, or denial of any request for one.
Furthermore, Churchs Chicken will not, by virtue of any approvals, advice, or services provided to the franchisee, assume responsibility or liability to the franchisee or to any third parties to which Churchs Chicken would not otherwise be subject. This means that any guidance or assistance provided by Churchs Chicken does not create any additional legal obligations for them.
This disclaimer is a standard practice in franchising. It protects Churchs Chicken from potential lawsuits or claims arising from the franchisee's reliance on their advice or approvals. Prospective franchisees should understand that while Churchs Chicken may offer support and guidance, the ultimate responsibility for the success of the franchise lies with the franchisee.