How many company-owned Bb.Q Chicken outlets were operating at the end of 2023?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 87 | 123 | +36 |
| 2023 | 123 | 159 | +36 | |
| 2024 | 159 | 205 | +46 | |
| Company-Owned* | 2022 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | +1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 88 | 125 | +37 |
| 2023 | 125 | 162 | +37 | |
| 2024 | 162 | 208 | +46 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 56–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2023, there were 3 company-owned Bb.Q Chicken outlets. This number reflects an increase of one company-owned outlet compared to the start of the year. The FDD specifies that the company-owned outlet is owned and operated by Bb.Q Chicken's subsidiary.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Bb.Q Chicken primarily focuses on franchising as its method of expansion, with only a few corporate-owned stores. This is a fairly common arrangement in the franchise industry, where the franchise company generates revenue through franchise fees and royalties rather than direct sales from company-owned stores.
It's important to note that the performance of company-owned stores may not be representative of franchised locations due to differences in management, location, and other factors. Therefore, prospective franchisees should focus on the performance data of franchised locations when evaluating the potential profitability of a Bb.Q Chicken franchise.