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Profitability and Growth Continue for Fifth Consecutive Year at Church's Chicken

Not even halfway into 2021, and Church's Chicken®, is already poised to turn in another year of exceptional growth and profitability. The brand expects to open nearly 100 new restaurants worldwide (up from 79 new openings last year). And, the average guest check is up just over 30% from 2020 to 2021. Same-store comparable sales are also up over the previous year, by approximately +15% system-wide. While the numbers are substantial under normal circumstances, Church's performance is even more impressive when measured against a pandemic, which still negatively impacts restaurant brands of all kinds. The popular global chicken brand is even ahead of where it was pre-pandemic when it had just surpassed a 10-year company record for system-wide sales in 2019.

"In terms of sustainable growth, Church's is in a very positive place," shares Louis (Dusty) Profumo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the brand. "Across the board, practically...

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