In Iowa, how many Chick Fil A company-operated restaurants were sold to franchisees 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 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, the table 'STATUS OF FRANCHISE OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024' includes data on the number of company-operated restaurants purchased by franchisees. In Iowa, for the year 2024, two Chick Fil A restaurants were reacquired by the franchisor.
This means that two company-owned Chick Fil A restaurants in Iowa were sold to new franchisees during 2024. This figure is important for prospective franchisees to understand the rate at which corporate stores are being converted to franchise locations in specific states.
Reviewing this table for multiple years and across different states can reveal trends in Chick Fil A's franchising strategy. It also provides insight into the opportunities available to purchase existing, operating restaurants rather than building new locations from the ground up.