In Alabama, how many Chick Fil A company-operated restaurants were reacquired from franchisees in 2023?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2022 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 71 |
| 2023 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 70 | |
| 2024 | 70 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 76 | |
| AZ | 2022 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 2023 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 37 | |
| 2024 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
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, there were 5 Chick Fil A restaurants in Alabama that were reacquired by the company from franchisees in 2023. This number is part of a broader trend of re acquisitions, which totaled 84 across all states in 2023.
These re acquisitions can occur for various reasons, including an operator's voluntary termination of the Franchise Agreement to pursue another Chick Fil A location, termination of the agreement by Chick Fil A or by mutual consent, or if an operator otherwise leaves the Chick Fil A system.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the potential for changes in ownership and management within the Chick Fil A system. While re acquisitions don't necessarily reflect negatively on the brand, understanding the reasons behind them can provide valuable insight into the stability and dynamics of the franchise network.