Is preliminary acceptance of a proposed site by any representative of Cajun conclusive or binding for a Churchs Chicken?

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, preliminary acceptance of a proposed site by any representative of Cajun is not conclusive or binding. This is because the representative's recommendation can still be rejected by Cajun. The final decision to accept or reject a particular site rests with the developer, but it is subject to Cajun's final acceptance.

This means that even if a Churchs Chicken representative gives initial approval for a location, the franchisee cannot consider it a done deal. The franchisor, Cajun, retains the right to overrule that preliminary acceptance. This protects Churchs Chicken from potentially unsuitable locations that might initially seem promising but do not meet the company's final criteria.

For a prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee, this highlights the importance of not making any binding commitments, such as purchasing or leasing a site, until written acceptance from Cajun is received. This also underscores the need to conduct thorough due diligence on potential sites, as the franchisee ultimately bears the responsibility for the site's success, even with Cajun's approval. Franchisees should confirm the site meets all of Churchs Chicken's requirements before investing significant resources.