What was the total number of Browns Chicken outlets opened across all locations in 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, in 2024, one new Browns Chicken store opened. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. In 2024, there were 21 stores at the start of the year, one outlet opened, and two ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 20 outlets at the end of the year.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the recent growth and changes within the Browns Chicken franchise system. The opening of one new store suggests some expansion, but the closure of two stores indicates potential challenges or market adjustments.
It's important to note that these figures only reflect the changes in Illinois. The FDD does not provide a system-wide summary of outlet openings across all states. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for the store closures and the overall growth strategy of Browns Chicken in different geographic locations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise's performance and future plans.