What was the net change in the number of franchised Browns Chicken outlets during 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, the net change in the number of franchised outlets during 2024 was -1. At the start of 2024, there were 21 franchised Browns Chicken outlets. By the end of 2024, the number decreased to 20. This indicates that the number of Browns Chicken franchise locations decreased by one during the year.
This decrease could be due to several factors, such as closures, terminations, or non-renewals of franchise agreements. While the table shows a net decrease, another table indicates that one new Browns Chicken franchise opened in Illinois during 2024, while two ceased operations for other reasons. This suggests some turnover within the franchise system.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the reasons for the net decrease in franchise locations. Understanding why outlets closed or ceased operations can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the Browns Chicken franchise system. It is also important to note that Exhibit D lists 5 franchisees who had a store terminated, cancelled, not renewed, transferred, or otherwise ceased to do business or failed to communicate with Browns Chicken within 10 weeks of the application date.