When calculating the number of Chick Fil A "Outlets at Start of the Year", what date is used?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notes:
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- All numbers for "Outlets at Start of the Year" in the preceding table are as of the beginning of each fiscal year. All numbers for "Outlets at End of the Year" in the preceding table are as of the end of each fiscal year.
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, the number of "Outlets at Start of the Year" is calculated as of the beginning of each fiscal year. This information is consistent across the reporting for company-owned outlets, franchise outlets, and licensed units.
For a prospective Chick Fil A franchisee, this means that the data presented in Item 20 regarding outlet counts at the start of each year reflects the number of locations operational at the very beginning of Chick Fil A's fiscal year. This is important for understanding the growth and changes in the Chick Fil A system over time, as presented in the tables.
Understanding the specific start date of the fiscal year is important for interpreting the data accurately. While the FDD specifies that the outlet counts are taken at the beginning of the fiscal year, it does not explicitly state the exact date that Chick Fil A's fiscal year begins. A prospective franchisee should confirm the start date of Chick Fil A's fiscal year with the franchisor to ensure accurate interpretation of the data presented in Item 20.