What copyright does Cajun Funding own and use in some Churchs Chicken commercials?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cajun Funding owns a copyright used in some of Churchs Chicken's commercials. Specifically, the copyright is for "Mas Dicha; Sound Recording and Music" with the copyright number SRu001550476. The date of registration for this copyright is August 14, 2023.

This means that Churchs Chicken has the legal right to use this specific sound recording and music in its commercials. As a franchisee, you would benefit from the brand's legal protection of its intellectual property. Cajun Funding intends to file all renewals for that copyright. There are no currently effective determinations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the United States Copyright Office, or any court involving the copyright.

Churchs Chicken will control any administrative proceeding or litigation involving the copyright and will decide whether to pursue any suspected infringer. If Churchs Chicken defends or begins litigation relating to the copyright, you must sign all documents and do what their counsel believes is necessary to carry out the defense or prosecution. Unless the litigation arises as a result of your use of the copyright in a manner inconsistent with the Franchise Agreement, Churchs Chicken will reimburse you for your out-of-pocket costs in doing these things (except that you will still bear the salary costs of your employees).