What does the (+12T)* notation signify regarding Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets opened in 2024?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers | |---|---|---| | Illinois | 2022 | 6 | | | 2023 | 7 | | | 2024 | 11 | | Indiana | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 2 | | Kentucky | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 8 | | Michigan | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 2 | | Ohio | 2022 | 4 | | | 2023 | 5 | | | 2024 | 1 | | Totals | 2022 | 10 | | | 2023 | 13 | | | 2024 | 24 | Table No. 3 Status Franchised Outlets For years 2022 to 2024 (Figures are as of September 30)
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Termina tions | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Col.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the notation (+12T)* in the context of outlets opened during 2024 indicates that while no brand new franchised outlets were opened, 12 outlets were re-sold to existing or new franchisees. This is in addition to any brand new routes opened. This distinction is important for prospective franchisees to understand the dynamics of outlet growth within the Aunt Millies Bakeries system.
Specifically, the table provided shows that for the year 2024, under the 'Totals' row, the 'Outlets Opened' column shows '0(+12T)*'. This means that the total number of actual new franchised outlets opened was zero. However, 12 previously existing outlets were transferred or re-sold to franchisees. This notation helps clarify that the franchise system did not expand through the creation of new locations but rather through the reassignment of existing ones.
For a potential Aunt Millies Bakeries franchisee, this information suggests that growth within the system may rely more on acquiring existing routes than establishing new ones. It would be prudent to inquire about the availability and process for acquiring existing routes, as well as the support provided for new franchisees taking over established territories. Understanding the balance between new outlet creation and the transfer of existing ones can provide a clearer picture of growth opportunities and potential challenges within the Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise system.