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What were the total costs and expenses for Chick Fil A in 2023?

Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

hority) from all sales at, from or related to the Site of the Business

during such calendar month, whether for cash or on a charge, credit or time basis, including but not limited to such sales and services where orders originate or are accepted by the Operator (i) at, in or away from the Site of the Business, or (ii) from telephone, internet, online, digital platform, or other similar orders.

3.3 Additional Charges and Expenses. Commencing on the Commencement Date, the Operator shall also promptly pay when due directly to the appropriate business, governmental authority or other person or entity, or to Chick-fil-A, as determined by Chick-fil-A in its sole and exclusive business judgment, any and all costs and expenses of operating and maintaining the Site, including without limitation the following: (i) all charges, costs and expenses necessary to repair and maintain the Site in good condition and repair, including without limitation all expenses necessary for the maintenance and repair of all or any portion or component of any plumbing, electrical, HVAC, walk-in coolers, sprinkler, fire suppression, security, tel/data or other building systems; (ii) all charges, deposits and other costs for the establishment and maintenance of the utilities or other services provided or rendered in connection with the Site, including without limitation all expenses for electricity, gas, water, sewer, telephone, sanitation and waste services, and cleaning; (iii) all personal property taxes levied upon the fixtures, equipment and other improvements located on the Site; (iv) all real estate taxes and special and general assessments that are levied or assessed against the Site, including without limitation any tax which is levied or assessed against the rental, real or tangible personal property, and the Operator shall promptly reimburse Chickfil-A for any similar tax which Chick-fil-A is required to pay or, in fact, does pay; (v) any charge or expense other than "rent" that might become due under a Prime Lease, a Ground Lease or a Title Document (including, but not limited to, service charges, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, taxes, association fees, promotion funds, advertising fees, and any other fees, dues and charges); (vi) applicable sales, use and other taxes that are levied or assessed against the Base Rent, Percentage Rent, all other amounts as may be set forth on or contemplated by the Rent Calculation Report, Additional Charges and Expenses (as defined below) and any of the Operator's other payment obligations described in this Lease; and (vii) any other charge or expense of any nature which Chick-fil-A may be required to pay by virtue of Chick-fil-A's interest in the Site (including, but not limited to, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, merchant's association's dues, promotion funds, advertising fees, utility charges, security fees, and other fees and taxes).

All of the above charges and expenses shall be deemed and collectively referred to as Additional Charges and Expenses hereunder and singularly are sometimes referred to in this Lease as an Additional Charge or Expense. The Operator agrees to provide to Chick-fil-A, if requested, copies of paid invoices and such other documentation evidencing payment of any such Additional Charge or Expense. If the Operator shall default in the payment of any obligation required to be paid by the Operator, then Chick-fil-A may, at its option, elect to pay the same together with any penalty or interest levied thereon, and the Operator shall be obligated to repay Chick-fil-A on demand for such payment as provided in Section 7 of this Lease.

  • 3.4 Change to Rent Calculation Report. If at any time during the Term of this Lease, (i) the Building is demolished and reconstructed, (ii) the Building is refurbished or remodeled, (iii) the Building or the Site becomes owned by Chick-fil-A after the Commencement Date, or (iv) the Site becomes enlarged or otherwise is altered, Chick-fil-A shall have the right to determine in its sole and exclusive business judgment a new Rent Calculation Report for the Site which will be substituted and attached to this Lease as a substitute Exhibit C and made a part of this Lease. Additionally, if all of the costs and expenses needed to prepare a Rent Calculation Report have not been accounted for as of the Commencement Date of this Lease, Chick-fil-A shall have the right in its sole and exclusive business judgment to prepare a final post-construction Rent Calculation Report for the Site which will be attached to this Lease as Exhibit C and made a part of this Lease. With respect to a Prime Lease or a Ground Lease that is renewed, renegotiated, amended, altered, or otherwise goes into effect after the Commencement Date, Chick-fil-A shall have the right in the exercise of its sole and exclusive business judgment to negotiate and determine the terms and conditions of such Prime Lease and/or Ground Lease. Chick-fil-A shall attach any such new, renewed, amended or modified Prime Lease and/or Ground Lease to this Lease as a substitute Exhibit B and made a part of this Lease for the prior Prime Lease and/or Ground Lease and a revised Rent Calculation Report reflecting any such new, amended or modified terms and conditions shall be substituted and attached to this Lease by Chick-fil-A as a substitute Exhibit C for the prior Rent Calculation Report and made a part of this Lease. The Operator consents and agrees to abide by any such Prime Lease, Ground Lease or Rent Calculation Report.
  • 3.5 Method of Payment. At the election of Chick-fil-A, the payment program described under Section 14.12 of the Franchise Agreement shall apply to the Operator's payment obligations with respect to the Base Rent, Percentage Rent, all other amounts as may be set forth on or contemplated by the Rent Calculation Report, Additional Charges and Expenses and any of the Operator's other payment obligations described in this Lease, and any adjustment or increases to the Operator's payment obligations, including any adjustment or increases as provided in Section 3.4 above.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 103–600)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Chick Fil A Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no specific information provided regarding the total costs and expenses for Chick Fil A in 2023. However, the document does outline various fees, costs, and expenses that a Chick Fil A operator may be responsible for. These include operating costs for maintaining the site, such as repairs, utilities, taxes, and other charges.

The FDD also states that Chick Fil A has the right to re-bill the operator for any charges, fees, costs, or expenses that Chick Fil A initially pays. If the operator fails to meet their obligations, Chick Fil A can step in and perform those obligations, with the associated costs becoming an additional charge to the operator, including interest. The operator is also responsible for additional fees, costs, and expenses related to the operation and use of a Food Truck, if applicable, including products, ingredients, labor, and taxes.

Furthermore, the document mentions that after the operator pays the businesses' operating costs and expenses from the receipts, the operator will pay fees and make disbursements monthly. This includes the operator retaining a "Base Profit" of $1,000.00 and paying Chick-fil-A a Base Operating Service Fee equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the business's Gross Receipts. Since the FDD does not provide the total costs and expenses for Chick Fil A in 2023, a prospective franchisee should directly ask the franchisor for this information.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.