Under what conditions can Churchs Chicken revoke approval of a supplier or distributor?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We reserve the right, at our option, to periodically reinspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier or distributor. We have the right to revoke our approval if we find that a supplier or distributor no longer meets our standards. The process of reviewing possible suppliers and distributors includes many factors, such as inspecting and testing sample products to determine whether the products meet ourstandards, inspecting a proposed distributor's physical plant and similarstepsto assure compliance with our standards for quality, food safety and sanitation. If we conclude that an approved supplier or distributor no longer meets our standards, we will revoke our approval of that supplier or distributor.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 31–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has the right to revoke approval of a supplier or distributor if they no longer meet Churchs Chicken's standards. These standards encompass various factors, including the quality of the products, food safety, and sanitation.
To ensure compliance with these standards, Churchs Chicken reserves the right to periodically reinspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier or distributor. This ongoing evaluation allows Churchs Chicken to monitor whether suppliers and distributors continue to meet the required criteria.
The process of initially reviewing potential suppliers and distributors involves inspecting and testing sample products to determine if they meet Churchs Chicken's standards. It also includes inspecting a proposed distributor's physical plant to ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation standards. If, at any point, an approved supplier or distributor fails to meet these standards, Churchs Chicken will revoke its approval.
This stringent oversight helps Churchs Chicken maintain consistent quality and safety across all its franchise locations. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must adhere to the approved supplier list and understand that those suppliers are subject to ongoing scrutiny by Churchs Chicken.