What was the total number of Bb.Q Chicken outlets at the end of 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 total number of Bb.Q Chicken outlets at the end of 2024 was 208. This number includes both franchised and company-owned stores. At the start of 2024, there were 162 total outlets, and during the year, the system experienced a net increase of 46 outlets. This indicates a significant expansion of the Bb.Q Chicken brand during that year.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that at the end of 2024, there were 205 franchised Bb.Q Chicken outlets and 3 company-owned outlets. The number of franchised outlets increased from 159 at the beginning of the year, while the number of company-owned outlets remained constant at 3. This suggests that the growth of Bb.Q Chicken is primarily driven by the expansion of its franchise network rather than company-owned stores.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is valuable in understanding the growth trajectory and composition of the Bb.Q Chicken system. The increase in total outlets and franchised outlets suggests a growing brand presence and potentially increasing brand recognition. However, it's important for potential franchisees to further investigate the reasons behind the net change in outlets, including the number of new openings, closures, and transfers, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the system's dynamics.