What is a Churchs Chicken franchisee required to do regarding the Master Lease?

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, a Sublease agreement is made between Cajun Realty LLC as the Sublessor and the franchisee as the Sublessee. The Sublessor is the tenant of the property, described as a Church's Texas Chicken unit, under a Master Lease Agreement. A copy of the Master Lease is attached as an exhibit to the Sublease agreement.

The franchisee (Sublessee) subleases the premises from Cajun Realty LLC (Sublessor) solely for operating a Church's Texas Chicken restaurant. The Master Lease and any current or future amendments are automatically part of the Sublease agreement.

To be eligible to renew the franchise, the franchisee must have the right to remain in possession of the franchised location for the renewal term. All monetary obligations owed to the landlord or mortgagor must be current. This indicates the importance of adhering to the terms of the Master Lease and Sublease agreements to maintain good standing with both Churchs Chicken and the landlord, which is crucial for the franchise's long-term viability and renewal options.