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Under what circumstances is the Addendum to the Churchs Chicken Franchise Agreement executed?

Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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EXHIBIT N

STATE-SPECIFIC ADDENDA TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Exhibit N-1

ADDENDUM TO THE CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR ILLINOIS FRANCHISEES

This Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement dated
("Franchise limited liability Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's Texas Chicken a Delaware company ("Cajun"), and , a formed in
Agreement. ("Franchisee") is entered into simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise
1. Franchise Franchisee was the Franchised located, in the The provisions of this Addendum form an integral part of, and are incorporated into the Agreement. This Addendum is being executed because: (A) the offer or sale of a franchise to made in the State of Illinois; Franchisee is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or (B) (C) Restaurant will be located and/or operated, and/or all or part of the Protected Area will be State of Illinois.
2. The
following
sentence
is
added
at
the
end
of
Section
27.A.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Notwithstanding
the
foregoing,
Illinois
law
shall
govern
this
Agreement.
3. The
following
sentence
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
27.B.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Section
4
of
the
Illinois
Franchise
Disclosure
Act
provides
that
any
provision
in
a
franchise
agreement
which
designates
jurisdiction
or
venue
in
a
forum
outside
of
Illinois
is
void
with
respect
to
any
cause
of
action
which
otherwise
is
enforceable
in
Illinois.
4. The
following
sentence
is
added
at
the
end
of
Section
27.C.
of
the
Franchise
Agreement:
Section
27
of
the
Illinois
Franchise
Disclosure
Act
provides
that
causes
of
action
under
the
Act
must
be
brought
within
the
earlier
of:
3
years
of
the
violation,
1
year
after
the
franchisee
becomes
aware
of
the
underlying
facts
or
circumstances
or
90
days
after
delivery
to
the
franchisee
of
a
written
notice
disclosing
the
violation.
5. The
following
new
subsection
is
added
to
the
end
of
Section
30
of
the
Franchise
  • O. Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act states that any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person requiring any franchise owner to waive compliance with any provision of this Act is void.
    1. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.

Agreement:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

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

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Franchise Agreement is executed simultaneously with the Franchise Agreement. This addendum is an integral part of the Franchise Agreement

The Addendum is executed because one or more of the following conditions are met: the offer or sale of a franchise to the franchisee was made in a specific state (e.g. Illinois, Rhode Island, or New York); the franchisee is a resident of that state; and/or the franchised restaurant will be located and/or operated, and/or all or part of the protected area will be located in that state.

The purpose of the addendum is to ensure compliance with state-specific franchise laws. For example, for franchisees in Illinois, the addendum modifies sections of the franchise agreement to ensure Illinois law governs the agreement, addresses jurisdiction and venue stipulations, and clarifies the statute of limitations for causes of action under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. Similarly, addenda for New York franchisees address enforceability issues related to the New York General Business Law and Cajun's assignment rights.

Prospective Churchs Chicken franchisees should carefully review the addendum applicable to their state of residence or the state where their restaurant will be located. Understanding these state-specific modifications is crucial for protecting their rights and ensuring compliance with local laws. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of the addendum.

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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