How many franchised Browns Chicken outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 20 | -1 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 20 | -1 |
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 operating at the start of 2024. This number is based on the table summarizing system-wide outlet information. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of the number of franchised outlets at the beginning and end of each year, as well as the net change in outlets.
Specifically, the FDD provides data for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the recent history of Browns Chicken's franchise network size. It shows whether the number of franchises has been growing, declining, or remaining stable.
In this case, the number of Browns Chicken franchised outlets remained constant at 21 for both 2022 and 2023, and then decreased to 20 by the end of 2024. This indicates a slight contraction in the franchise system during 2024. A prospective franchisee may want to inquire about the reasons for this decrease, such as closures or terminations, to better assess the health and stability of the Browns Chicken franchise system.