What happens if Churchs Chicken revokes written approval of a supplier?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We reserve the right, at our option, to periodically reinspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier or distributor. We have the right to revoke our approval if we find that a supplier or distributor no longer meets our standards. The process of reviewing possible suppliers and distributors includes many factors, such as inspecting and testing sample products to determine whether the products meet ourstandards, inspecting a proposed distributor's physical plant and similarstepsto assure compliance with our standards for quality, food safety and sanitation. If we conclude that an approved supplier or distributor no longer meets our standards, we will revoke our approval of that supplier or distributor.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 31–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Churchs Chicken has the right to revoke approval of a supplier if they find that the supplier no longer meets their standards.
If a franchisee wants to use a non-approved supplier, they or the supplier must submit a written request for approval. Churchs Chicken may require the supplier to allow inspections of its facilities and to provide samples for testing, either to Churchs Chicken or an independent laboratory. The approval process can take between 30 days for simple items and 18 months for complex food formulas. The franchisee or supplier must pay for the costs of inspection and testing.
Churchs Chicken reserves the right to periodically reinspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier. The review process includes inspecting and testing sample products to ensure they meet Churchs Chicken's standards, as well as inspecting the supplier's physical plant to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation standards. If Churchs Chicken determines that an approved supplier no longer meets these standards, they will revoke their approval.