How many company-owned Apricot Lane outlets were in operation at the start of 2022?
Apricot_Lane 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 | 82 | 108 | +26 |
| 2023 | 108 | 112 | +4 | |
| 2024 | 112 | 109 | -3 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 82 | 108 | +26 |
| 2023 | 108 | 112 | +4 | |
| 2024 | 112 | 109 | -3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 41–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2022, there were zero company-owned outlets. Throughout 2022, 2023, and 2024, Apricot Lane did not operate any company-owned stores. All Apricot Lane stores were franchised during this period.
This indicates that Apricot Lane focuses on a franchise-only business model, relying on franchisees to operate retail locations. This strategy can reduce the capital investment required by Apricot Lane, as franchisees bear the costs of opening and running individual stores.
For a potential franchisee, this information confirms that they will not be competing with company-owned stores. It also highlights the importance of the relationship between Apricot Lane and its franchisees, as the brand's success depends on the performance of franchised locations.