How many company-owned Bb.Q Chicken outlets were operating at the start 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 start of 2023, there were 2 company-owned Bb.Q Chicken outlets. This number is part of a broader summary of outlet data provided in the FDD. The company-owned outlets are operated by a subsidiary of Bb.Q Chicken.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the operational footprint of Bb.Q Chicken. Observing the number of company-owned stores can give potential franchisees an idea of the direct involvement and investment the franchisor has in the brand. It also shows how the company manages its own outlets versus franchised ones.
The FDD also indicates that in 2023, the number of company-owned Bb.Q Chicken outlets increased by 1, ending the year with a total of 3 company-owned outlets. This growth, though small, could signal a strategic decision by Bb.Q Chicken to expand its corporate-owned presence, which may influence the support and resources available to franchisees.
Reviewing the overall trend in both franchised and company-owned outlets can help a prospective franchisee understand the growth trajectory of Bb.Q Chicken. While the number of company-owned stores is relatively small, the growth in franchised outlets is more substantial, with the number of franchised Bb.Q Chicken locations increasing from 87 in 2022 to 159 in 2023.