How many Browns Chicken outlets in Illinois were terminated in 2023?
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 zero terminations of Browns Chicken franchises in Illinois during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of franchise terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, and other reasons for ceased operations.
Specifically, the data shows that in 2023, there were 21 Browns Chicken outlets at the start of the year in Illinois, and zero outlets were terminated. This suggests that all Browns Chicken franchises in Illinois remained operational throughout 2023, with no franchise agreements being ended by either the franchisor or the franchisee.
Prospective franchisees can find this information useful for assessing the stability and health of the Browns Chicken franchise system in Illinois. A low number of terminations may indicate a strong relationship between the franchisor and franchisees, as well as a successful business model. However, it is important to also consider other factors, such as the number of non-renewals or transfers, to get a complete picture of franchise performance.