How many Browns Chicken franchised outlets were opened 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 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, one franchised outlet was opened in Illinois during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. At the start of 2024, there were 21 Browns Chicken outlets. During 2024, one new outlet was opened. However, two ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 20 outlets at the end of the year.
It is important to note that while one new Browns Chicken location opened in Illinois, the total number of outlets decreased by one due to other closures. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as poor performance, lease issues, or franchisee decisions.
A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for the closures and the overall health of the existing Browns Chicken locations in Illinois. Understanding the factors that contribute to both openings and closures can provide valuable insight into the potential risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Browns Chicken franchise.