How many Chick Fil A licensed units were reacquired from franchisees in 2023?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note: Neither Chick-fil-A nor any affiliate opened, reacquired, closed or sold any Chick-fil-A Licensed Units during the 2022, 2023 and 2024 calendar years.
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, Chick-fil-A did not reacquire any Chick-fil-A Licensed Units during the 2023 calendar year. This means that none of the licensed locations were taken back by Chick-fil-A from their operators during this period.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability of Chick Fil A's licensed unit operations. The fact that no units were reacquired could indicate a strong relationship between Chick-fil-A and its licensees, or it could simply reflect the company's strategic decisions regarding its licensed units.
It is important to note that this data pertains specifically to Chick-fil-A Licensed Units. The FDD also contains data on franchised Chick-fil-A Restaurants, which are distinct from licensed units. A prospective franchisee should carefully review the definitions and data related to both types of units to fully understand the dynamics of the Chick-fil-A system.