What was the total number of Chicken Guy outlets at the end of 2023?
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, the total number of restaurants at the end of 2023 was 9. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-operated restaurants.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 6 franchised Chicken Guy restaurants and 3 company-operated Chicken Guy restaurants at the close of 2023. This represents a net increase of 3 restaurants overall compared to the beginning of the year.
Potential franchisees can use this information to understand the growth and composition of the Chicken Guy system. It's important to note the distinction between franchised and company-operated locations, as this can provide insights into the franchisor's strategy and the opportunities available to franchisees.