How many company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets opened in Illinois during 2024?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets At Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin -ations | Non Renewals | Re -acquired by Cajun | Ceased Opera tions – Other Reason | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| Indiana | 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |
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 was one company-owned Churchs Chicken outlet opened in Illinois during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of company-owned outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing that in 2024, Illinois had 13 outlets at the start of the year and 14 at the end, with one outlet opening during that year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and changes in the number of company-owned stores in specific states. The data includes not only the number of outlets opened but also any terminations, non-renewals, re-acquisitions, and other reasons for ceased operations. This level of detail can help franchisees understand the dynamics of Churchs Chicken's company-owned operations in different regions.
By reviewing this table, prospective franchisees can gain a better understanding of Churchs Chicken's investment and operational strategies in company-owned stores. It also allows them to compare the performance and changes in company-owned outlets with those of franchised outlets, providing a more comprehensive view of the franchise system's overall health and growth.