How many total Chicken Guy restaurants were operating at the end of 2024?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Restaurant Type | Year | Restaurants at Start of Year | Restaurants at End of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 6 | +2 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 8 | +2 | |
| Company Operated | 2022 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | +1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total Restaurants | 2022 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 9 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 47–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 11 restaurants operating at the end of 2024. This total includes both franchised and company-operated restaurants.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 8 franchised Chicken Guy restaurants and 3 company-operated Chicken Guy restaurants in operation at the end of 2024. This represents a net increase of 2 restaurants compared to the beginning of the year, which had 9 total restaurants.
Prospective franchisees should note the growth trend, with the total number of restaurants increasing from 6 in 2022 to 11 in 2024. This information can be useful for understanding the brand's expansion and market presence.