After the termination of the Franchise Agreement, what alterations and modifications is the Churchs Chicken developer required to make to the premises, and what happens if they fail to do so promptly?

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the developer is required to make alterations and modifications to the premises to clearly distinguish it from a Churchs Chicken restaurant. These changes should be sufficient to signal to the public that it is no longer a Churchs Chicken location, and include any additional specific changes that Churchs Chicken reasonably requests for that purpose.

These alterations are intended to protect Churchs Chicken's brand and image by ensuring that customers are not confused or misled into thinking the location is still affiliated with Churchs Chicken. This requirement is typically included in franchise agreements to maintain brand consistency and prevent potential damage to the brand's reputation.

If the developer fails to promptly make these alterations and modifications, Churchs Chicken has the right to enter the premises and make the changes themselves. This can be done without being considered a trespass or other tort. However, Churchs Chicken is responsible for making repairs to the building if the alterations cause any damage.