How many franchised Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries 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 | 165 | 165 | 0 |
| 2023 | 165 | 170 | +5 | |
| 2024 | 170 | 154 | -16 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 170 franchised outlets operating at the start of 2024. This number reflects the total number of franchised locations that were open and running as of January 1, 2024. This information is part of a broader overview of outlet trends within the Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise system.
Understanding the number of outlets at the start of the year can be useful for prospective franchisees. It provides a baseline for evaluating the growth and changes within the franchise network. The FDD also indicates that the number of franchised outlets decreased during 2024, ending the year with 154 locations. This decrease of 16 outlets suggests potential challenges or changes within the franchise system that a potential franchisee should investigate.
It is important for potential franchisees to consider these figures in the context of other information provided in the FDD, such as the reasons for outlet closures or transfers, and the overall financial performance of franchised locations. This data, combined with direct conversations with existing franchisees, can provide a more complete picture of the health and stability of the Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise system.