How many company-owned Bb.Q Chicken outlets were there 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. The FDD provides a system-wide outlet summary that includes both franchised and company-owned locations. This information is useful for potential franchisees to understand the composition of the Bb.Q Chicken system.
The distinction between franchised and company-owned outlets can be important for a franchisee. Company-owned stores can provide a testing ground for new products or operational strategies. The document indicates that the company-owned outlet is operated by a subsidiary.
Monitoring the number of company-owned stores can provide insight into Bb.Q Chicken's strategic focus. An increase in company-owned stores might suggest a greater emphasis on direct operation, while a decrease could indicate a stronger focus on franchising. The numbers provided in the FDD show that Bb.Q Chicken had 2 company-owned stores at the beginning of 2023, increasing to 3 by the end of the year.