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What is the effective date of the addendum to the Churchs Chicken Franchise Agreement for Churchs Chicken?

Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ull force and effect.

Agreement:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CAJUN: CAJUN GLOBAL LLC

Exhibit N-2

ADDENDUM TO THE CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR MARYLAND FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise Agreement") between
CAJUN
GLOBAL
LLC,
d/b/a
Church's Texas Chicken
a
Delaware
limited liability company ("Cajun"),
and
,
a
formed
in
("Franchisee")
is
entered
into
simultaneously
with
the
execution
of
the
Franchise
Agreement.
(Transfer 1. Conditions) The following sentence is added to the end of Sections 2.B.(2)(e) (Renewal Term), 15.C.(4) and 16 (General Release) of the Agreement:
This Disclosure release shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Law.
Agreement: 2. The following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Sections
3.A.
(Initial
Franchise
Fee)
of
the
the the Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the State of Maryland, Cajun will defer the payment of franchise fee until the Franchised Restaurant opens for business. Upon the opening of Franchised Restaurant, Franchisee shall pay to Cajun the franchise fee.
of the 3. Agreement: The following new subsection is added to Section 27 (Governing Law, Forum, Limitations)
H. Notwithstanding
any
other
provision
of
this
Agreement
to
the
contrary,
Franchisee
may
bring
a
lawsuit
in
Maryland
for
claims
arising
under
the
Maryland
Franchise
Registration
and
Disclosure
Law.
Any
claims
arising
under
the
Maryland
Franchise
Registration
and
Disclosure
Law
must
be
brought
within
3
years
after
the
grant
of
a
Franchise.
Agreement: 4. The following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
30
(Representations)
of
the
Section franchisor waiver Agreement liability 14-226 of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law prohibits a from requiring a prospective franchisee to assent to any release, estoppel, or of liability as a condition of purchasing a franchise. Representations in this are not intended to, nor shall they act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
5. Sections 30.A,
D,
G,
I,
and
J
of
the
Franchise
Agreement
are
deleted
in
their
entirety.

All representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to any release, estoppel, or waiver of liability are not intended to, nor shall they act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.

  1. The Compliance Certification is amended to include the following:

    1. No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
    1. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

CAJUN: CAJUN GLOBAL LLC Date:

Exhibit N-3

ADDENDUM TO THE CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR MINNESOTA FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's Texas Chicken a Delaware
limited liability company ("Cajun"), and , a formed in
("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise
Agreement.
  1. The following sentence is added to the end of Sections 2.B(e), 15.C(4), and 16:

Minnesota Rules 2860.4400(D) prohibits Cajun from requiring Franchisee to assent to a general release.

2.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the Churchs Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement is dated simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement. This means the addendum takes effect at the same time the franchise agreement is signed.

This addendum is an integral part of the Franchise Agreement, incorporating its provisions directly into the agreement. The FDD specifies that the addendum is executed because the offer or sale of the franchise was made in a specific state (e.g., Illinois or New York), the franchisee is a resident of that state, and/or the franchised restaurant will be located or operated in that state. This ensures compliance with state-specific franchise laws.

For a prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee, this simultaneous effective date means that all terms and conditions outlined in both the Franchise Agreement and the addendum are legally binding from the moment of signing. Franchisees should carefully review both documents to understand their rights and obligations fully, paying particular attention to any state-specific clauses within the addendum.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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