What was the net change in the total number of Bb.Q Chicken outlets during 2024?
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, the net change in the total number of outlets during 2024 was an increase of 46. This is calculated from the total number of outlets at the start of the year, which was 162, and the total number of outlets at the end of the year, which was 208. This includes both franchised and company-owned outlets.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a period of growth for Bb.Q Chicken. A net increase of 46 outlets suggests that the franchise system is expanding and potentially gaining traction in the market. This growth could translate to increased brand recognition and potentially more efficient supply chains, benefiting individual franchisees.
It's important to note that while the overall number of outlets increased, the number of company-owned outlets remained the same, staying at 3. The growth is attributed to franchised locations, which increased from 159 to 205. This indicates that Bb.Q Chicken is relying on franchise expansion as a key growth strategy. Franchisees should investigate the reasons behind this growth, the locations of new outlets, and the performance of existing outlets to assess the strength and sustainability of this expansion.