How many company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets were closed in Alabama during 2023?
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 |
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, there were no company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets closed in Alabama during 2023. The provided table regarding the status of company-owned outlets lists the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, outlets reacquired from franchisees, outlets closed, outlets sold to franchisees, and outlets at the end of the year for various states.
Specifically, for Alabama in 2023, the table shows 17 company-owned outlets at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, 0 outlets reacquired, 0 outlets closed, and 17 outlets at the end of the year. This indicates that the number of company-owned Churchs Chicken locations remained constant throughout 2023 in Alabama.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the stability and changes in the number of company-owned stores in specific states. A consistent number of company-owned stores might suggest a stable market, while increases or decreases could indicate growth or challenges in that region.