How long does Cajun have to respond to a Churchs Chicken Developer's Site Acceptance Request?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(1) Within 60 days after receipt of a complete Site Acceptance Request and any additional information that Cajun may reasonably require, Cajun shall advise Developer in writing whether it has accepted a particular site. If Cajun does not respond within that time period, Cajun shall be deemed to have denied acceptance of the site. Cajun's acceptance or rejection of a site may be subject to reasonable conditions as determined in its sole discretion. A site which Cajun has accepted shall be referred to as an "Authorized Site."
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, after receiving a complete Site Acceptance Request from the developer, Cajun has 60 days to respond in writing regarding whether the site is accepted. If Cajun does not respond within this 60-day period, the document states that Cajun is deemed to have denied acceptance of the site.
This means that a prospective Churchs Chicken developer needs to ensure they submit a complete Site Acceptance Request with all required information to Cajun. If the developer does not receive a response within 60 days, they should consider the site rejected and move on to other potential locations. This clause protects the developer from waiting indefinitely for approval.
It is important to note that Cajun's acceptance or rejection of a site may be subject to reasonable conditions, as determined in its sole discretion. This gives Cajun flexibility in setting terms for site approval. Also, the FDD states that acceptance of a site does not guarantee any level of sales or profitability for a Churchs Chicken restaurant at that location.