How many company-owned Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets were in Tennessee at the start of 2022?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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. 9 Outlets at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Illinois | 2022 | 61 | 0(+1T)* | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 60 | | | 2023 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 57 | | | 2024 | 57 | 0(+3T)* | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 54 | | Indiana | 2022 | 41 | 0(+3T)* | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | | | 2023 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 | | | 2024 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | | Kentucky | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | | | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | 2024 | 7 | 0(+1T)* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | | Michigan | 2022 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | | | 2023 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | | | 2024 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | | Ohio | 2022 | 46 | 0(+2T)* | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 45 | | | 2023 | 45 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 51 | | | 2024 | 51 | 0(+8T)* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 45 | | Totals | 2022 | 165 | 2(+6T)* | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 165 | | | 2023 | 165 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 170 | | | 2024 | 170 | 0(+12T)* | 11 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 154 | * It is typical for an outlet (route) that is reacquired by the Franchisor (Column 7) to be immediately re-sold to another Distributor. Those re-sold outlets are noted as (+__T)* in Column 4, which are in addition to brand new routes opened.
Table No. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets For years 2022 to 2024 (Figures are as of September 30)
| Col.1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchise | 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, there was one company-owned outlet in Tennessee at the start of 2022. By the end of 2022, that outlet had closed, leaving zero company-owned outlets in the state. As of the end of 2023 and 2024, there remained no company-owned Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets in Tennessee.
This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into Aunt Millies Bakeries' operational presence and changes within specific states. The closure of the Tennessee outlet in 2022 could indicate market challenges or strategic shifts in the region. Reviewing these trends helps potential franchisees assess the stability and growth potential of the brand in different geographic areas.
Understanding the dynamics of company-owned versus franchised outlets can also inform a franchisee's expectations regarding competition and support. For example, a market with a strong company-owned presence might offer more direct support but also greater competition. Conversely, a market with fewer company-owned outlets might present more opportunities for growth but potentially less direct oversight from Aunt Millies Bakeries. Therefore, it is important to consider the balance between franchised and company-owned outlets when evaluating a franchise opportunity.