Has Church’s Chicken always been owned by Hargett Hunter Capital Partners?

No, Church’s Chicken has had multiple ownership changes throughout its history. It was initially founded by George W. Church Sr. in 1952 and remained under family ownership until it was sold to a private equity firm, AFC Enterprises, in 1989. AFC Enterprises later changed its name to Focus Brands. In 2019, Church’s Chicken was acquired by Hargett Hunter Capital Partners.