Did the number of company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets in Arkansas change from the start to the end of 2023?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | |
| 2022 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | |
| Arizona | 2023 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| Arkansas | 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | |
| California | 2023 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2024 | 50 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| Florida | 2023 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
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, the number of company-owned outlets in Arkansas did not change during 2023. At the start of 2023, there was 1 company-owned Churchs Chicken outlet in Arkansas. Throughout 2023, there were no additional company-owned outlets opened, reacquired from franchisees, or sold to franchisees. There were also no company-owned outlets closed during this period. Consequently, the number of company-owned Churchs Chicken outlets in Arkansas remained at 1 at the end of 2023.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Churchs Chicken system in specific geographic locations. The absence of change in company-owned stores in Arkansas during 2023 could indicate a stable market or a strategic decision by the franchisor not to expand or reduce its corporate presence in that state.
Franchisees may want to further investigate the reasons behind the lack of change, such as market saturation, performance of existing outlets, or strategic focus on other regions. Understanding the dynamics of company-owned versus franchised locations can help potential franchisees assess the overall health and growth strategy of the Churchs Chicken brand in different markets.