In what year did Churchs Chicken reacquire an outlet from a franchisee in Georgia?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
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, in 2024, Churchs Chicken reacquired one outlet from a franchisee in the state of Georgia. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details outlet information by state and year, including the number of outlets reacquired from franchisees.
Specifically, for Georgia in 2024, the table shows that Churchs Chicken started the year with 42 outlets, did not open any new outlets, and reacquired one outlet from a franchisee. After accounting for other changes, such as one non-renewal and two outlets ceasing operations for other reasons, the year ended with 38 outlets in Georgia.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Churchs Chicken franchise system in specific states. Reacquisitions can occur for various reasons, such as the franchisee's failure to meet brand standards or financial difficulties. While one reacquistion may not be alarming, a pattern of reacquisitions could indicate potential challenges within the system.