Brown's Chicken

$BSCRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations20
Franchisee Count31
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$608,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,478,500
Item 7 High$2,349,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales2 subject to modification as provided below.
Ad / Brand Fund8%
Sold Not Open1
ParentBrown’s Chicken, LLC
Founded1964
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business62
Began Franchising1965
HQVilla Park, IL
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(630) 359-5358
FDD Issued
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2025 🔒
Franchisor

Brown's Chicken operates BROWN'S Stores specializing in the preparation and sale of cooked chicken and other food products for on-premises or off-premises consumption.

Franchisees must obtain a POS system from Square, Inc., which includes an iPad, Square Stand, and other components, with monthly processing fees estimated between $50 and $200. The Operating Manual consists of 360 pages covering various operational procedures.

Brown's Chicken operates BROWN'S Stores specializing in the preparation and sale of cooked chicken and other food products for on-premises or off-premises consumption.

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