Are Churchs Chicken restaurants owned by the Parent Company required to contribute to the advertising fund?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, all restaurants owned by the Parent Company are required to participate and contribute to the advertising fund. The franchise agreements for all restaurants owned by the Parent, the Company, domestic franchisees, and certain international franchisees, including all franchisees in Puerto Rico, mandate contributions to the Church's Chicken Advertising Fund. This requirement ensures that all stakeholders, including the Parent Company, contribute to the advertising efforts that support the brand.

This advertising fund is administered by Church's Chicken Advertising Fund. The contribution is determined as a percentage of their gross sales. This arrangement ensures that the advertising fund receives consistent financial support from all participating restaurants, which is then used to promote the Churchs Chicken brand and support marketing initiatives.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that restaurants owned by the Parent Company also bear the same responsibility of contributing to the advertising fund, aligning their interests with those of the franchisees. This can be seen as a positive aspect, as it ensures that the Parent Company is equally invested in the brand's marketing and advertising strategies. This also means that the advertising fund receives contributions from a wider base, potentially increasing the resources available for marketing and promotional activities.