CHURCH’S TEXAS CHICKEN® NAMED AMONG THE TOP FRANCHISES IN ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500® RANKING

ATLANTA– January 22, 2025 – Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 46 years, achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2025 Franchise 500® ranks Church’s Texas Chicken® as #402 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“It is an honor to be included in the Franchise 500® list and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, franchisees, and employees,” said Joe Guith, CEO of Church’s Texas Chicken®. “We are thrilled about this milestone and remain focused on continuing our growth and innovation as a brand.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 46-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The Franchise 500® is more than a list. It’s really a collection of life-changing opportunities, featuring strong and resilient brands that future franchisees will be proud to be a part of,” says Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “This year’s honorees represent the bold ideas, operational excellence, and adaptability that make franchising a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success.”

Over its 46 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Church’s Texas Chicken®’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Church’s Texas Chicken® in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2025 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands on January 14, 2025.

About Church’s Texas Chicken® / Texas Chicken™
Founded in San Antonio, TX in 1952 by George W. Church Sr., Church’s Texas Chicken®, along with its sister brand Texas Chicken™ outside of the U.S., is one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world. The brands specialize in Original and Spicy Chicken freshly prepared throughout the day in small batches that are hand-battered and double-breaded, tenders, sandwiches, freshly baked Honey-Butter Biscuits™, and classic, home-style sides—all for a great value. Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken™ have more than 1,500 locations in 22 countries and global markets, with system-wide sales of more than $1.4 billion. Owned by High Bluff Capital Partners and FS Investments since 2021, Church’s Texas Chicken® celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022.

For more information, visit www.churchs.com and texaschicken.com. You can also follow Church’s Texas Chicken® on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. For more details on open positions, please visit Church’s Texas Chicken® Careers, Jobs & Applications and franchising opportunities are available at franchise.churchstexaschicken.com or franchise.texaschicken.com.

Contact
Church’s Texas Chicken®
Kelly Kaufman
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