How many Browns Chicken franchised outlets were open at the start of 2023 in Illinois?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Terminations | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2022 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
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, there were 21 franchised outlets open in Illinois at the start of 2023. This figure remained constant throughout 2023, with no openings, terminations, non-renewals, or re acquisitions by the franchisor reported during that year. Thus, at the end of 2023, Browns Chicken still had 21 locations in operation.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a stable market presence for Browns Chicken in Illinois during 2023. The absence of outlet openings suggests that the brand may not have been actively expanding in the state during that period. The lack of closures or terminations could be viewed positively, suggesting that existing franchises were generally stable and successful.
However, it's important to note that the number of franchised Browns Chicken outlets in Illinois decreased from 21 to 20 in 2024. This was due to 2 outlets ceasing operations for other reasons. While the number of transfers in 2023 was 0, there were 3 transfers in 2024. Monitoring these trends in outlet changes and transfers is crucial for assessing the long-term health and stability of the Browns Chicken franchise system in Illinois.