Under the Churchs Chicken Development Agreement Incentive Addendum, what is the initial franchise fee?

According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, under the Development Agreement Incentive Addendum, the initial franchise fee is $0.00. This incentive is part of the Platinum Incentive Plan, which aims to encourage the development of new Churchs Chicken restaurants.

For a prospective Churchs Chicken franchisee, this means that if they meet the criteria for the Platinum Incentive Plan, they will not have to pay an initial franchise fee for the restaurants developed under the agreement. This can significantly reduce the upfront investment required to open a Churchs Chicken franchise.

However, it's important to note that this incentive is specifically tied to the Platinum Incentive Plan and requires the franchisee to develop a minimum of 5 franchised Churchs Chicken restaurants within 5 years. Failure to meet these development requirements could result in the loss of the incentive. Additionally, the Platinum Incentive Plan Incentives may not be combined with any other franchise fee or royalty incentives.

It is also important to note that while the initial franchise fee may be waived, the franchisee will still be responsible for other fees and costs associated with opening and operating a Churchs Chicken restaurant, such as royalty fees and advertising contributions.