When does the fiscal year end for Churchs Chicken?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Company has a 52–53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Sunday in each calendar year. In a 52-week fiscal year, the first fiscal quarter contains 16 weeks, and the remaining quarters contain 12 weeks. In a 53-week fiscal year, the first fiscal quarter contains 16 weeks, the fourth quarter contains 13 weeks, and the remaining quarters contain 12 weeks. Fiscal year 2024 and 2023 were 52-week and 53-week years, respectively.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Churchs Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the company operates on a 52-53 week fiscal year. The fiscal year concludes on the last Sunday of each calendar year. This means the end date can fluctuate slightly from year to year.
In a standard 52-week year, the first fiscal quarter spans 16 weeks, while the remaining three quarters each consist of 12 weeks. However, in a 53-week fiscal year, the structure changes slightly. The first quarter remains at 16 weeks, the fourth quarter extends to 13 weeks, and the second and third quarters are 12 weeks each.
For example, the 2024 fiscal year was a 52-week year, while the 2023 fiscal year was a 53-week year. This variation is important for Churchs Chicken franchisees to understand for financial planning and reporting purposes, as it can affect quarterly and annual performance comparisons.