What was the net change in the total number of Annex Brands outlets from the start to the end of 2024?
Annex_Brands 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 | 181 | 180 | -1 | | | 2023 | 180 | 176 | -4 | | | 2024 | 176 | 171 | -5 | | Company Owned | 2022 | 1 | 0 | -1 | | | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Total Outlets | 2022 | 182 | 180 | -2 | | | 2023 | 180 | 176 | -4 | | | 2024 | 176 | 171 | -5 |
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Transfers of Outlets From Franchisees to New Owners (Other Than Franchisor or an Affiliate) For 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Number of Transfers | |---|---|---| | CA | 2022 | 3 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 1 | | CO | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | CT | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | FL | 2022 | 3 | | | 2023 | 5 | | | 2024 | 1 | | GA | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 2 | | IN | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 2 | | MA | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | | MI | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 1 | | NC | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | | PA | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | | SC | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 1 | | TX | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 3 | | | 2024 | 4 |
| State VA WA Totals | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 14 |
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Status of Franchised Outlets For 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets At End Of Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | AL | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | AR | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | AZ | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | CA | 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | | | 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | | | 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | | CO | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | CT | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | FL | 2022 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | | | 2023 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | | | 2024 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 |
| State | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets At End Of Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | GA | 2022 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | | | 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | | | 2024 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | | IL | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | IN | 2022 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | | | 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | IA | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | KY | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | LA | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | MD | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | MA | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | | MI | 2022 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | | | 2023 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | | | 2024 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | | MN | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | MS | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | NE | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | NV | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| State | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets At End Of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| NM | 2022 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 78–109)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in the total number of outlets varies across different tables provided in Item 20. One table shows that for franchised outlets, the net change in 2024 was -5, with 176 outlets at the start of the year and 171 at the end. Another table reflects a net change of +7 for total outlets in 2024, starting with 315 and ending with 322. Yet another table shows a net change of +1 in 2024, with 42 total outlets at the start and 43 at the end of the year. A further table indicates a net change of +2, with 565 total outlets at the start of 2024 and 567 at the end. Finally, one more table shows a net change of 0, with 8 total outlets at the start and end of 2024. One table shows a net change of 0, with 21 total outlets at the start and end of 2024. One table shows a net change of -1, with 3 total outlets at the start and 2 at the end of 2024. One table shows a net change of +1, with 1 outlets at the start and 2 at the end of 2024. One table shows a net change of -1, with 3 total outlets at the start and 2 at the end of 2024. All other tables show a net change of 0.
These discrepancies across different tables in Item 20 of the FDD could be due to different brands operating under Annex Brands, or different reporting methodologies. It is important to note that these tables may represent different franchise offerings or business models within the Annex Brands portfolio.
A prospective franchisee should clarify with Annex Brands which table pertains to the specific franchise opportunity they are considering. Understanding the context of each table is crucial for an accurate assessment of outlet growth and stability. It would be prudent to discuss these figures with the franchisor to understand the reasons for the changes and how they might affect a new franchisee.