Under what condition will a Browns Chicken franchisee NOT have an exclusive territory?

According to the 2025 Browns Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will not have an exclusive territory if their Browns Chicken store is located in a shopping mall food court.

Typically, Browns Chicken grants an exclusive territory defined as a geographic area within a 5-mile radius of the premises. Within this territory, Browns Chicken agrees not to operate or franchise another Browns Chicken store, provided the franchisee remains in full compliance with the franchise agreement. However, this territorial protection does not apply to stores located in shopping mall food courts.

This lack of exclusive territory in food courts means that Browns Chicken retains the right to establish additional Browns Chicken locations within that same food court or grant franchises to others for Browns Chicken stores in the same food court. For a prospective franchisee, this could lead to direct competition within the limited confines of the food court, potentially impacting sales and profitability. It is important for franchisees considering a food court location to carefully evaluate the potential for competition and the impact on their business before investing in a Browns Chicken franchise.