In Florida, how many Chick Fil A company-operated restaurants were opened in 2024?
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 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 |
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 22 Chick Fil A restaurants opened in Florida during 2024. Note 2 in Table No. 4 defines "Opened" as the total number of company-owned Chick-fil-A Restaurants opened in each state during each fiscal year. At the start of 2024, there were 206 Chick Fil A restaurants, and by the end of the year, there were 219.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it indicates the growth and expansion of Chick Fil A in Florida. A high number of new openings could suggest a strong market and brand presence, which may be attractive to potential franchisees. However, it is also important to consider the number of restaurants reacquired by Chick Fil A, which was 9 in Florida during 2024, as this could indicate potential challenges or turnover within the franchise system.
Overall, the data suggests that Chick Fil A is continuing to expand in Florida, with a net increase of 13 restaurants during 2024. This information, combined with other factors such as market analysis and competition, can help prospective franchisees make informed decisions about investing in a Chick Fil A franchise in Florida.