What was the total franchise revenue for Churchs Chicken in the earlier year presented in the table?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 553,590 | $ | 549,301 | | | | See accommunity nates | | | | | | |
| Dec | cember 31, | De | cember 25, | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Revenues | ||||
| Sales by company-operated restaurants | S | 156,268 | S | 141,936 |
| Franchise revenue | 58,655 | 54,276 | ||
| Rental and other income | 8,380 | 8,781 | ||
| Total revenues | 223,303 | 204,993 | ||
| Operating costs and expenses | ||||
| Company-operated restaurant expenses: | ||||
| Food, beverage and packaging | 48,155 | 45,690 | ||
| Payroll and benefits | 42,744 | 40,009 | ||
| Other operating expenses | 37,842 | 37,204 | ||
| General and administrative expenses | 21,716 | 22,378 | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 19,924 | 18,600 | ||
| Impairment, special charges and (gain) loss on asset dispositions | 2,554 | (954) | ||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 172,935 | 162,927 | ||
| Operating income | 50,368 | 42,066 | ||
| Interest expense, net | 28,140 | 26,861 | ||
| Income before income taxes | 22,22 |
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 franchise revenue for the earlier year presented, December 25, 2022, was $54,276.
This figure represents the income Churchs Chicken received from its franchise operations during that fiscal year. This revenue stream includes royalties, development fees, franchise fees for new restaurants, and renewal fees. For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the financial health and stability of Churchs Chicken as a franchisor. A higher franchise revenue generally suggests a strong and active franchise system.
It is important to note that this revenue does not represent the total sales of all Churchs Chicken franchise locations, but rather the fees and royalties remitted to the franchisor. Franchisees should consider this figure in conjunction with other financial data in the FDD, such as company-operated restaurant sales and overall revenue trends, to gain a comprehensive understanding of Churchs Chicken's financial performance.