What was the total number of Antioch Pizza Shop outlets at the start of 2024?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets at End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 8 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 9 | +1 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | -1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 10 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 52–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2024, there were a total of 10 Antioch Pizza Shop outlets. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 8 franchised outlets and 2 company-owned outlets at the beginning of 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates the existing scale of Antioch Pizza Shop's operations. Knowing the breakdown between franchised and company-owned stores can provide insights into the company's franchising strategy and its commitment to the brand. A higher number of company-owned stores might suggest a greater alignment of interests between the franchisor and franchisees, as the franchisor also bears the risks and rewards of operating outlets.
It is important to note that the total number of outlets remained constant throughout 2024, with 10 outlets at both the start and end of the year. However, there was a shift within the outlet types, as the number of franchised outlets increased by one, while the number of company-owned outlets decreased by one. This suggests a possible strategic move by Antioch Pizza Shop to shift towards a franchise-based model, which could impact the support and resources available to franchisees as the company evolves.