If the Facility has only one drive-thru window, how is it designated for a Churchs Chicken franchise?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- The following new Subsection 10.G.(3) is added to the end of Section 10.G.:
- (3) If the Facility has two drive-thru windows, one will be dedicated to the Franchised Restaurant and one will be dedicated to service of products related to the Co-Branded Business. If the Facility has only one drive thru then it will be dedicated to the Franchised Restaurant. No products of the Co-Branded Business may be delivered to customers through the drive-thru window dedicated to the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a co-branded facility has only one drive-thru window, that single window must be dedicated to the Churchs Chicken franchise. This means that no products from the co-branded business can be sold or delivered through the drive-thru window that is designated for the Churchs Chicken business.
This stipulation ensures that the Churchs Chicken brand maintains its distinct identity and service standards, even within a co-branded location. Customers using the drive-thru will only receive Churchs Chicken menu items, preventing confusion and maintaining the quality and consistency expected from the franchise.
For prospective franchisees considering a co-branded location, this requirement is an important operational detail. It dictates how the drive-thru service must be structured and managed to comply with Churchs Chicken's standards. Franchisees need to ensure their facility layout and point-of-sale systems are set up to properly differentiate and manage orders from each brand separately, especially at the drive-thru window.