In 2024, how many Chick Fil A franchises ceased operations for other reasons in Minnesota?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
above table, a "transfer" means the acquisition of a Chick-fil-A Licensed Unit, during its term, by a person other than Chick-fil-A or an affiliate.
TABLE NO. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISE OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024 CHICK-FIL-A FRANCHISED RESTAURANTS
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operat
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 83–102)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2024, there were zero Chick Fil A franchises in Minnesota that ceased operations for "other reasons". The table provided in Item 20 details the status of franchise outlets, including those that ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor.
Specifically, the table provides a breakdown of outlet activity by state and year, allowing prospective franchisees to see the number of units that have ceased operations for various reasons. This information is valuable for understanding the stability and potential risks associated with operating a Chick Fil A franchise in a particular state.
For Minnesota, the data shows that in 2024, there were 21 outlets at the start of the year, 2 outlets opened, and 23 outlets at the end of the year. There were no terminations, non-renewals or re acquisitions by the franchisor. The "Ceased Operations - Other Reasons" column shows a '0' for Minnesota in 2024, indicating that no franchises ceased operations for other reasons during that year.