How many company-owned Browns Chicken outlets were sold to franchisees in Illinois during 2024?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col.1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col. 8 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 40–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, no company-owned Browns Chicken outlets were sold to franchisees in Illinois during 2024. The provided table regarding the status of company-owned outlets indicates that there were zero company-owned outlets in Illinois from 2022-2024.
This means prospective franchisees cannot purchase existing company-owned stores in Illinois, at least based on the data reported for 2024. Instead, they would need to establish a new franchised location. This could affect startup costs and the time it takes to begin operations, as purchasing an existing store can sometimes be faster than building one from the ground up.
It is important for potential Browns Chicken franchisees to consider this information when evaluating their investment options and business plans. They should also inquire with Browns Chicken about the possibility of future sales of company-owned stores or any plans to increase the number of company-owned locations in Illinois.