Under what condition might Churchs Chicken require me to establish additional Restaurants as CTRs?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee opens and operates more than 5 Restaurants, Churchs Chicken may require them to establish additional Restaurants as Certified Training Restaurants (CTRs). These CTRs would then be used to support training for future development within the Churchs Chicken system.

This requirement is significant for franchisees planning to expand their operations significantly. It means that beyond a certain number of restaurants, the franchisee may need to invest further in developing one or more of their locations into a training center. This involves additional responsibilities and potentially additional costs to meet the standards required for a CTR.

The FDD also mentions that training occurs at Restaurants approved as CTRs and that franchisees will attend the Training Program at a CTR near their Restaurant location. A list of cities containing CTRs as of February 1, 2025, is included as an exhibit. This indicates that Churchs Chicken places importance on hands-on training within operational restaurants, ensuring that new franchisees and employees are trained in a real-world environment. The Pathways to Excellence Training Program, along with various manuals and training aids, are used as instructional materials for this training.