Can Cajun require a Churchs Chicken Cooperative to adopt bylaws or regulations?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun, the franchisor, has the authority to require a Regional Advertising Cooperative to adopt bylaws or regulations. These bylaws or regulations would be prepared by Cajun. This gives Churchs Chicken significant control over the operations and policies of the Cooperative.

This requirement ensures that the Cooperative operates in a manner consistent with Churchs Chicken's overall brand standards and advertising strategies. By preparing the bylaws or regulations, Cajun can dictate how the Cooperative manages its funds, conducts advertising campaigns, and interacts with its members. This control helps maintain uniformity and quality across all regional advertising efforts.

For a prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee, this means that while they will be part of a Regional Advertising Cooperative, the operational framework of that Cooperative is subject to the franchisor's control. Franchisees should be aware that the bylaws and regulations of the Cooperative are not determined solely by its members, but are subject to Cajun's requirements. This could limit the franchisee's influence on the Cooperative's policies and activities.