As of December 31, 2024, how many company-owned Churchs Chicken restaurants were there?

According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2024, there were 159 company-owned Churchs Chicken restaurants. This number is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the scale of Churchs Chicken's corporate operations compared to its franchised locations. Knowing the number of company-owned restaurants can help potential franchisees gauge the franchisor's direct involvement in the brand's operations and its commitment to the business model.

Furthermore, the FDD provides a breakdown of changes in the number of company-owned restaurants over the past three years. In 2022, there were 161 company-owned outlets, which decreased to 158 by the end of the year. In 2023, the number further declined to 156. However, in 2024, there was an increase of 3 company-owned restaurants, bringing the total to 159. This historical data can be useful for prospective franchisees to understand the trend in Churchs Chicken's corporate restaurant portfolio.

Additionally, the FDD specifies that as of December 31, 2024, there were 714 franchised restaurants. This information, combined with the number of company-owned restaurants, gives a comprehensive view of the overall Churchs Chicken system size and the relative proportion of franchised versus company-operated locations. This can help potential franchisees assess the maturity and stability of the franchise system.