In 2024, how many company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets were reacquired from franchisees in Georgia?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets At Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Arkansas | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Florida | 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | |
| Louisiana | 2023 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Mississippi | 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | |
| Missouri | 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | |
| South | 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Carolina | 2024 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | |
| Tennessee | 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2022 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 46 | |
| Texas | 2023 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2024 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | |
| 2022 | 161 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 158 | |
| Total | 2023 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 156 |
| 2024 | 156 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 159 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 62–67)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2024, one company-owned Churchs Chicken outlet in Georgia was reacquired from a franchisee. This detail is part of the data provided in the table outlining the status of company-owned outlets. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of outlet activities within each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Churchs Chicken does, on occasion, reacquire outlets from franchisees. This could be due to various reasons such as the franchisee's non-compliance with brand standards, financial difficulties, or mutual agreement between the franchisee and franchisor. Understanding the circumstances under which Churchs Chicken reacquires franchises is crucial for anyone considering investing in a franchise.
It is important to note that while the table provides a historical overview, it does not guarantee future outcomes. The reacquisition of a single unit in Georgia during 2024 may not be representative of ongoing trends or practices within the Churchs Chicken franchise system. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific reasons for past re acquisitions and the criteria used by Churchs Chicken to determine whether to reacquire a franchise. This information can help in assessing the stability and potential risks associated with investing in a Churchs Chicken franchise.