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What is the relationship between the Churchs Chicken Franchise Agreement and the Addendum described in this section?

Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated ("Franchise Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's Texas Chicken a Delaware
limited
liability
company
("Cajun"),
and
,
a
formed
in
("Franchisee")
is
entered
into
simultaneously
with
the
execution
of
the
Franchise
Agreement.
1.
The
provisions
of
this
Addendum
form
an
integral
part
of,
and
are
incorporated
into
the
Franchise
Agreement. This
Addendum
is
being
executed
because: (A)
the
offer
or
sale
of
a
franchise
to
Franchisee
was
made
in
the
State
of
New
York;
Franchisee
is
a
resident
of
the
State
of
New
York;
(B)
and/or
the
Franchised
Restaurant
will
be
located
and/or
operated,
and/or
all
or
part
of
the
Protected
(C)
Area
will
be
located,
in
the
State
of
New
York.
2.
Any
provision
in
the
Franchise
Agreement
that
is
inconsistent
with
the
New
York
General
Business
Law,
Article
33,
Sections
680
–
695,
may
not
be
enforceable.
3.
The
following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Sections
2.B(2)(e),
15.B.(5)
and
16
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Any
provision
in
this
Agreement
requiring
Franchisee
to
sign
a
general
release
of
claims
against
Cajun
does
not
release
any
claim
Franchisee
may
have
under
New
York
General
Business
Law,
Article
33,
Sections
680-695.
4.
The
following
is
added
to
the
end
of
Sec

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 67–68)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum is an integral part of the Franchise Agreement. The Addendum is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement.

The purpose of the Addendum is to address specific legal requirements or considerations in certain states. For example, if a Churchs Chicken franchise is offered or sold in Illinois, or if the franchisee is a resident of Illinois, or if the restaurant or protected area is located in Illinois, an addendum is executed. This Illinois addendum modifies sections of the standard franchise agreement to comply with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, such as governing law, jurisdiction, and statutes of limitations.

Similarly, if a Churchs Chicken franchise is offered or sold in New York, or if the franchisee is a resident of New York, or if the restaurant or protected area is located in New York, a different addendum is executed. This New York addendum ensures that any provision in the Franchise Agreement inconsistent with the New York General Business Law may not be enforceable and that the franchisee does not release any claim they may have under New York law. Another addendum is used for Maryland franchises, modifying sections regarding franchise fees, governing law, and franchisee representations to comply with Maryland franchise laws.

In practical terms, a prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee should carefully review any addendum attached to their Franchise Agreement to understand how the standard terms are modified to comply with their state's laws. This ensures that the franchisee is aware of their rights and obligations under both the Franchise Agreement and applicable state laws.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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