How many Browns Chicken outlets were closed 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, two Browns Chicken outlets in Illinois ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor during 2024. The FDD provides a table outlining the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. In 2024, the number of Browns Chicken outlets in Illinois decreased from 21 at the start of the year to 20 at the end of the year. This net change of -1 is accounted for by one new outlet opening and two outlets ceasing operations for other reasons.
It is important to note that the table distinguishes between different categories of outlet closures, such as terminations, non-renewals, reacquired outlets, and those that ceased operations for other reasons. In 2024, there were no terminations, non-renewals or reacquired by franchisor. The two closures are classified under "ceased operations other reasons".
Prospective franchisees should be aware of the reasons behind these closures. While the FDD provides data on the number of closures, it does not elaborate on the specific reasons why these outlets ceased operations. Understanding the factors that led to these closures can help potential franchisees assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Browns Chicken franchise in Illinois.