What is the total number of new Churchs Chicken franchise outlets projected to open in 2025?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Franchise Agreements Signed but Outlets Not Yet Opened | Franchise Projected 2025 New Openings | Company Projected New Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| California | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Georgia | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Illinois | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Indiana | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| New York | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texas | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 0 | 34 | 7 |
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 company projects a total of 34 new franchise outlets to open in 2025. These openings are planned across multiple states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New York, Texas and Wisconsin. Illinois is projected to have the highest number of new franchise openings with 11, followed by Indiana with 7, and Texas with 6.
In addition to franchise locations, Churchs Chicken anticipates opening 7 company-owned outlets in 2025, with one in Georgia, one in South Carolina and five in Texas. This brings the total projected new store openings to 41 for 2025.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand that these are projections and not guarantees. Actual openings may vary depending on various factors such as site selection, permitting, financing, and construction timelines. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the assumptions and methodology used to develop these projections and assess the risks involved in relying on these figures.