Under what circumstances is the Churchs Chicken Illinois addendum executed?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This | Addendum to the Church's Texas Chicken Development Agreement dated ("Development Agreement") between CAJUN GLOBAL LLC, d/b/a Church's | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Chicken | a Delaware limited liability company ("Cajun"), and , a formed in ("Developer") is entered into simultaneously with the | |
| execution | of | Development |
| the | Agreement. | |
| Development to all (C) | 1. Developer was or part of | 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 made in the State of Illinois; (B) Developer is a resident of the State of Illinois; and/or the Development Area will be located, in the State of Illinois. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 50–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Illinois addendum to the Development Agreement is executed under specific circumstances related to the franchise offer, the developer's residency, or the location of the development area.
Specifically, the addendum is executed if (A) the offer or sale of a franchise is made in the State of Illinois, (B) the developer is a resident of the State of Illinois, and/or (C) the Development Area will be located in the State of Illinois. This ensures that Illinois state laws and regulations are integrated into the franchise agreement, providing additional legal clarity and protection for both Churchs Chicken and the developer.
This addendum forms an integral part of the Development Agreement, incorporating its provisions directly into the agreement. This is a common practice in franchising to address specific state laws that may differ from the standard franchise agreement. By including this addendum, Churchs Chicken ensures compliance with Illinois franchise laws, particularly concerning jurisdiction, venue, and statutes of limitations as outlined in the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.