What is the extent of the duties of Cajun's construction representatives when developing a Churchs Chicken franchise location?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The duties of Cajun's construction representatives are limited solely to ensuring that development plans and other requirements under this Agreement are met.
Cajun and its employees do not act as an architect or agent of Franchisee.
Cajun assumes no liability or responsibility for architectural or engineering plans or judgments outside the scope of the duties stated above.
Cajun's final inspection and authorization to open the Franchised Restaurant is not a representation or a warranty that the Franchised Restaurant has been constructed in accordance with any architectural, engineering or legal standards for design or workmanship.
It merely means that Cajun is satisfied that the minimum requirements which Cajun has established for consistency of design and layout have been met.
Franchisee agrees that Cajun's final inspection and authorization to open the Franchised Restaurant shall not impose any liability or responsibility on Cajun.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the duties of Cajun's construction representatives are specifically limited to ensuring that the development plans and other requirements outlined in the franchise agreement are fulfilled. These representatives are not acting as the franchisee's architect or agent. Cajun assumes no liability for architectural or engineering plans or judgments that fall outside the scope of these defined duties.
Churchs Chicken's final inspection and authorization to open a franchised restaurant does not represent a guarantee that the restaurant was constructed according to any architectural, engineering, or legal standards for design or workmanship. Instead, it signifies that Churchs Chicken is satisfied the restaurant meets the minimum requirements for consistency in design and layout. The franchisee agrees that this final inspection and authorization do not impose any liability or responsibility on Churchs Chicken.
This means that while Churchs Chicken provides oversight to ensure brand standards are met, the franchisee bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the construction adheres to all applicable codes, laws, and sound architectural and engineering practices. A prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee should engage their own qualified professionals to manage these critical aspects of the construction process.