How many company-owned Browns Chicken outlets were there at the end of 2023?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NCHISEE INFORMATION**
The figures in tables 1-4 are as of December 31.
Table No. 1 System-wide Outlet Summary For years 2022 to 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
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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, at the end of 2023, Browns Chicken had zero company-owned outlets. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of company-owned outlets from 2022 to 2024.
The data shows that for the year 2023, the number of company-owned outlets remained at zero from the start to the end of the year, with no net change. This indicates that Browns Chicken did not operate any company-owned stores during this period.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into Browns Chicken's business model, which appears to be heavily focused on franchising rather than direct company operations. Franchisees may want to inquire about the reasons behind this strategy and whether there are any plans to introduce company-owned stores in the future, as this could potentially impact the brand's overall direction and support for franchisees.