What is Exhibit Q in the Churchs Chicken FDD?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On a limited basis we may sublease the premises of the Church's Restaurant to you. If that occurs you must sign a "Sublease" in addition to the Franchise Agreement and Development Agreement. A copy of our form Sublease is attached as Exhibit Q. The Sublease that you sign may vary from this form based on many factors, such as the underlying lease.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit Q contains a copy of the standard Sublease agreement. This agreement is used if Churchs Chicken subleases the restaurant premises to the franchisee. The FDD specifies that franchisees must sign this Sublease in addition to the Franchise Agreement and Development Agreement if Churchs Chicken subleases the premises to them.
It is important to note that the Sublease agreement included as Exhibit Q is a sample form. The actual terms of the Sublease that a franchisee signs may differ from the standard form. According to the FDD, the specific terms can vary based on factors such as the underlying lease between Churchs Chicken and the property owner.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit Q and understand that the final Sublease agreement could contain different terms. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to review the Sublease and understand the obligations and responsibilities it entails, especially since the terms can vary.