What equipment is a Churchs Chicken franchisee required to purchase to receive updates and communications regarding the System?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase specific equipment and services to stay current with updates to the brand's operating manual. Churchs Chicken may deliver updates and amendments to the manual via letter, electronic mail, updates to their franchise website, bulletins, or digital media such as videotapes, audio tapes, digital video disks, compact disks, USB flash drives, or software. These updates reflect changes in the image, specifications, and standards for operating a Churchs Restaurant.

To ensure franchisees receive these updates, Churchs Chicken requires franchisees to purchase the necessary equipment and related services. The document specifically mentions (but does not limit this to) a video cassette recorder, DVD player, computer system, Internet service, dedicated phone line, and facsimile machine. This ensures franchisees can access and implement any changes to the Churchs Chicken system.

This requirement means a significant investment for franchisees beyond the initial setup costs. Franchisees must budget for maintaining and upgrading this equipment to remain compliant with Churchs Chicken's standards. Failing to acquire and maintain the required equipment could prevent a franchisee from receiving critical updates, potentially leading to non-compliance and negatively impacting the restaurant's operations and brand image.