How many Browns Chicken outlets were reacquired from franchisees in Illinois during 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 outlets reacquired from franchisees in Illinois during 2023. This information is based on the table summarizing system-wide outlet information.
Specifically, the table provides a breakdown of outlet activity in Illinois for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. For 2023, the table indicates that zero Browns Chicken outlets were reacquired from franchisees. This suggests that Browns Chicken did not repurchase any franchise locations in Illinois during that year.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the stability of the Browns Chicken franchise system in Illinois. A low number of reacquired franchises may indicate a healthy relationship between the franchisor and franchisees. However, it is important to consider other factors, such as the number of terminations and non-renewals, to get a complete picture of franchisee performance and satisfaction.