How many Chick Fil A outlets opened in Iowa during 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, there were 6 Chick Fil A franchise outlets opened in Iowa during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchise outlets for the years 2022 to 2024. It also shows that at the start of 2024, there were 13 Chick Fil A outlets in Iowa.
In addition to the 6 franchise outlets that opened, 2 were reacquired by the franchisor. There were no terminations, non-renewals, or other reasons for ceased operations. At the end of 2024, Iowa had a total of 17 Chick Fil A franchise outlets.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and changes within the Chick Fil A system in a specific state. Reviewing this data over several years can reveal trends in outlet openings, closures, and transfers, which can help in assessing the stability and potential of the franchise in that region.