How many Angry Chickz franchised outlets ceased operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor in 2023?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin- ations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 no franchised outlets that ceased operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor during 2023. The FDD provides a table outlining outlet data, including closures for various reasons. For 2023, the number of franchised outlets that ceased operations due to 'other reasons' is listed as zero.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it can provide insights into the stability and performance of existing Angry Chickz franchises. A history of closures for reasons other than the typical end of a franchise agreement could signal underlying issues with the business model or franchisee support. The absence of such closures in 2023 may be seen as a positive indicator.
It's important to note that this data reflects only a single year. Prospective franchisees should review the data for 2022 and 2024, also included in the table, to identify any trends or patterns in outlet performance. Additionally, it would be wise to speak with current and former Angry Chickz franchisees to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to the success and challenges within the franchise system.