What was the total number of Churchs Chicken outlets at the end of 2024?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets at End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 839 | 767 | -72 |
| 2023 | 767 | 744 | -23 | |
| 2024 | 744 | 714 | -30 | |
| Company Owned | 2022 | 161 | 158 | -3 |
| 2023 | 158 | 156 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 156 | 159 | +3 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 1,000 | 925 | -75 |
| 2023 | 925 | 900 | -25 | |
| 2024 | 900 | 873 | -27 |
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 total number of Churchs Chicken outlets at the end of 2024 was 873. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 714 franchised Churchs Chicken outlets and 159 company-owned outlets at the close of 2024. This represents a net decrease of 30 franchised locations and a net increase of 3 company-owned locations during the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data provides a snapshot of the brand's overall footprint and its recent trajectory in terms of outlet numbers. The decrease in franchised locations could signal various factors, such as closures, terminations, or non-renewals, while the increase in company-owned stores might reflect a strategic decision by Churchs Chicken to invest in corporate-run operations.