What was the average annual sales growth in dollars for Churchs Chicken system-wide restaurants after reimage?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n the completion of the reimaging and ending December 29, 2024. Seventeen of the Restaurants reflected in the below table had been operating for less than 52 weeks after the reimagining and for these 17 Restaurants, the sales numbers were annualized.
| Unit Count | Average Sales Annual before Reimage | Average Annual Sales after Reimage | Average Annual Sales ($) Growth | Average Annual Sales Growth (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 6 | 1,015,651 | 1,284,991 | 269,340 | 26.5% |
| Franchise | 37 | 1,209,868 | 1,286,454 | 76,586 | 6.3% |
| System | 43 | $ 1,182,768 | $ 1,286,250 | $ 103,482 | 8.7% |
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| Unit | Median Annual Sales before | Median Annual Sales after | Median Annual Sales Growth | Median Annual Sales Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | Reimage | Reimage | ($) | (%) | |
| Corporate | 6 | 1,005,400 | 1,241,625 | 236,225 | 23.5% |
| Franchise | 37 | 1,095,074 | 1,228,069 | 132,995 | 12.1% |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 55–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average annual sales growth for system-wide restaurants after reimage is $103,482. This data is based on 43 restaurants that were reimaged to the Full Blaze image during 2023 or 2024. To be included, restaurants needed to have at least 26 weeks of gross sales data after the reimage. The average annual sales before reimage reflects the 12 months prior to the reimage completion, while the average annual sales after reimage uses data from the completion of reimaging until December 29, 2024. For 17 restaurants with less than 52 weeks of operation post-reimage, sales were annualized.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the potential financial impact of reimaging an existing Churchs Chicken restaurant. The increase in average annual sales suggests that reimaging can be a worthwhile investment. However, it's important to note that the data excludes certain restaurant types like C-Stores, food courts, and end-cap locations, focusing solely on free-standing restaurants.
Furthermore, the FDD indicates that the data is based on historical gross sales and may not be indicative of future performance. Factors such as location, market conditions, and operational efficiency can influence actual results. While the average sales growth provides a general expectation, individual franchisee experiences may vary. It is also important to note that the table excludes 8 C-Store, Food Court and End Cap Restaurants that were open and operating for more than 26 weeks because this table only reports reimaged free-standing restaurants.
Prospective franchisees should consider these factors and conduct their own due diligence, including reviewing the performance of existing reimaged restaurants and assessing local market conditions, before making any investment decisions. Consulting with existing franchisees and financial advisors can also provide valuable insights.