What sections of the Churchs Chicken Franchise Agreement address the franchisee's obligation for advertising?

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, referencing specific sections within the Franchise Agreement and Development Agreement. Regarding advertising obligations, Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement is the relevant section. This obligation is further detailed in Item 6 and Item 11 of the disclosure document.

This means that prospective Churchs Chicken franchisees should carefully review Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement to understand their responsibilities related to advertising. These responsibilities could include contributing to advertising funds, participating in local advertising campaigns, and adhering to brand standards in all advertising materials. Item 6 and Item 11 of the FDD will provide additional details about these obligations.

Understanding these advertising obligations is crucial for franchisees as it directly impacts their ability to market their restaurant and attract customers. Franchisees need to be aware of any required contributions to advertising funds and how those funds are used. They should also understand the extent to which they can control local advertising efforts and how they must comply with Churchs Chicken's brand standards.

Prospective franchisees should discuss these advertising obligations with Churchs Chicken during their due diligence process. They should ask for clarification on any aspects of Section 5 of the Franchise Agreement that are unclear and seek examples of successful advertising campaigns that franchisees have implemented. This will help them make an informed decision about whether to invest in a Churchs Chicken franchise.