How many company-owned Angry Chickz outlets were opened in California during 2023?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| California | 2022 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Nevada | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 51–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 6 company-owned outlets opened in California during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 details the status of outlets, including openings, by state and year. This information is crucial for potential franchisees to understand the brand's growth trajectory and operational changes in specific regions.
Specifically, the FDD provides a detailed breakdown of outlet activity in California over a three-year period. In 2023, the number of Angry Chickz outlets in California increased from 16 at the start of the year to 22 by the end of the year, with 6 new company-owned outlets opening during that time. This level of detail allows prospective franchisees to assess the brand's expansion strategy and performance in a key market.
Understanding the difference between franchised and company-owned outlets is important. The FDD also includes tables outlining the status of franchised outlets, transfers, and projected openings. By examining these tables, potential franchisees can gain a comprehensive view of Angry Chickz's development, including the balance between franchised and company-operated locations, and the overall health of the franchise system.