What is the fee for a Development Schedule Extension for a Churchs Chicken franchise?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE1 | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Schedule Extension Fee | $5,000 for each Development Schedule extension of 5 months – if extending opening date and open within the extended time period, the extension fee will be credited to the Franchise Fee; if extending site approval date, no credit | On our approval of any Development Schedule Extension | We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to grant one or more Development Schedule Extensions to site approval date and/or opening date. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may need to request a Development Schedule Extension. The fee for each extension is $5,000 for each extension of five months.
The Development Schedule Extension Fee is due upon Churchs Chicken's approval of the extension. This fee applies whether the extension is for the opening date or the site approval date.
If the extension is for the opening date and the franchisee opens within the extended time period, the $5,000 extension fee will be credited towards the initial franchise fee. However, if the extension is for the site approval date, the fee is not credited. Churchs Chicken retains the sole discretion to grant these extensions.
This policy means that franchisees who need more time to open their Churchs Chicken restaurant may incur an additional $5,000 fee, but this fee can be applied to the initial franchise fee if the extension is related to the opening date. Franchisees should carefully consider their development timeline and communicate proactively with Churchs Chicken to manage expectations and potential extension fees.