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Brown's Chicken & Pasta

High-quality, quick-service franchisor of BROWN'S CHICKEN & PASTA RESTAURANTS. Featuring various fresh-made side dishes. Stores can have take-out, dine-in and drive-up service. Our products, service and franchisee support exceed both customer and franchisee expectations. Expanded into corporate and home catering. Oven-baked chicken and full-service grill and pan pasta catering.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1965

Franchising Since:

1965

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	70	74.5%
Company-Owned Units:	24	25.5%
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Total Operating Units:	94	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	94	100%	In 3 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	94	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Illinois	80
2. Florida	5

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Illinois, Indiana

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$25K
Total Investment:	$150-160K
Average Total Investment:	$155K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,500

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Oakbrook, IL Corporate Office	6 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

3-5

U.S.:	Yes, FL, IL, IN
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, Russia, Asia

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: