How many company owned Churchs Chicken outlets were operating at the end of 2022?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets at End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 839 | 767 | -72 |
| 2023 | 767 | 744 | -23 | |
| 2024 | 744 | 714 | -30 | |
| Company Owned | 2022 | 161 | 158 | -3 |
| 2023 | 158 | 156 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 156 | 159 | +3 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 1,000 | 925 | -75 |
| 2023 | 925 | 900 | -25 | |
| 2024 | 900 | 873 | -27 |
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, at the end of 2022, there were 158 company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets. This is a net decrease of 3 outlets from the beginning of the year when there were 161 company-owned locations.
Specifically, the data shows that Churchs Chicken had company-owned operations in several states. Texas had the most company-owned locations with 46, followed by Louisiana with 24. Other states with company-owned stores included Alabama (17), Tennessee (17), Florida (12), Missouri (11), Georgia (8), Mississippi (8), Illinois (2), and South Carolina (12).
Overall, the total number of Churchs Chicken outlets, including both franchised and company-owned, decreased from 1,000 at the start of 2022 to 925 by the end of the year. This indicates a net reduction in the total number of Churchs Chicken locations during that period.