What was the total number of Apricot Lane outlets 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 a total of 82 Apricot Lane outlets. All 82 of these were franchised locations, with no company-owned stores operating at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the size and scope of the Apricot Lane system at that point in time. It provides a baseline for understanding the brand's growth and changes in outlet numbers over the subsequent years. The FDD also specifies that these numbers are as of December 31 for each year, so the 'start of the year' figure reflects the outlet count at the very end of the previous year.
It's worth noting that while the total number of outlets provides a general overview, further details about the performance, location, and ownership structure of these outlets would be essential for a comprehensive understanding. Reviewing the trends in outlet openings, closures, and transfers over the years covered in the FDD can offer additional insights into the stability and potential of the Apricot Lane franchise system.