How will Churchs Chicken notify franchisees to stop selling a disapproved item?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will provide our standards to you through our Manual. We will lend you a copy of our Manual when you sign the Franchise Agreement and pay us the initial Franchise Fee and any other amounts then due. We may update and revise these standards periodically, and we will notify you of these changes by written or electronic communication. See Item 11.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Churchs Chicken will communicate updates and revisions to its standards, including those related to approved products, to franchisees through written or electronic communication. These standards are detailed in the Churchs Chicken Operations Manual, which franchisees receive upon signing the Franchise Agreement and paying the initial franchise fee.
This means that if Churchs Chicken revokes approval for a particular product or supplier, franchisees will be notified either in writing or electronically. Franchisees must then ensure they discontinue using the disapproved item and find an approved alternative to maintain compliance with Churchs Chicken's system standards.
This communication method is fairly standard in the franchise industry, allowing franchisors to maintain consistency and quality across all locations. Franchisees should pay close attention to these communications to avoid potential penalties for non-compliance and to ensure they are offering products that meet Churchs Chicken's standards.