How many Chick Fil A franchises were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
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 |
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 71 Chick Fil A franchises operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. This number is based on the table that outlines the status of franchise outlets for the years 2022 to 2024. The table specifically lists the number of outlets at the start of the year for each state.
For a prospective Chick Fil A franchisee, this indicates the existing market presence of Chick Fil A in Alabama at that time. It's important to note that this number can fluctuate due to various factors such as new openings, terminations, re acquisitions by the franchisor, and other reasons for ceasing operations.
Monitoring these changes over the years, as presented in the table, can provide insights into the stability and growth of Chick Fil A in the state. The table also shows that during 2022, one Chick Fil A franchise was opened, one was reacquired by the franchisor, resulting in 71 Chick Fil A franchises at the end of 2022.