What was the net income for Churchs Chicken in the later year presented in the table?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
553,375 | $ | 553,590 | | See accompanying notes | | | | |
| Revenues | _ | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales by company-operated restaurants | $ 168,865 | $ 156,268 | |
| Franchise revenue | 70,119 | 58,655 | |
| Rental and other income | 7,989 | 8,380 | |
| Total revenues | 246,973 | 223,303 | |
| Operating costs and expenses | |||
| Company-operated restaurant expenses: | |||
| Food, beverage and packaging | 50,697 | 48,155 | |
| Payroll and benefits | 46,151 | 42,744 | |
| Other operating expenses | 40,990 | 37,842 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 23,145 | 21,716 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 21,831 | 19,924 | |
| Impairment, special charges and (gain) loss | |||
| on asset dispositions | 57 | 2,554 | |
| Total operating costs and expenses | 182,871 | 172,935 | |
| Operating income | 64,102 | 50,368 | |
| Interest expense, net | 28,643 | 28,140 | |
| Income before income taxes | 35,459 | 22,228 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company's net income for the period ending December 31, 2023, was $31,529. The FDD also provides financial information for the period ending December 25, 2022, during which Churchs Chicken reported a net income of $18,850.
These figures represent the consolidated net income for Cajun Global LLC and its subsidiaries, which includes Churchs Chicken. Net income is a key indicator of a company's profitability, reflecting the revenue remaining after all costs and expenses, including taxes, have been deducted. For a prospective franchisee, this information offers insight into the financial health and performance of the overall Churchs Chicken organization.
It's important to note that these figures reflect the performance of the entire Churchs Chicken system, not necessarily the potential profitability of an individual franchise location. A franchisee's success will depend on various factors, including location, operating costs, and local market conditions. However, understanding the franchisor's overall financial performance can help a franchisee assess the stability and potential of the franchise system.