How many Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets were open at the end of 2022 in Michigan?
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 221 company-owned outlets open in Michigan at the end of 2022. This number reflects changes from the beginning of the year, including the opening of 2 new outlets, the closure of 26 outlets, and the sale of 2 outlets to franchisees.
This data is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides a snapshot of Aunt Millies Bakeries's operational footprint and activity in Michigan. Understanding the number of outlets, openings, closures, and transfers can help potential franchisees assess the brand's market presence and stability in the region. It also offers insights into the dynamics of the business, such as the rate of new outlet development and the frequency of outlet turnover.
However, it is important to note that this data pertains specifically to company-owned outlets. A separate table in the FDD details the status of franchised outlets. Therefore, to gain a comprehensive understanding of Aunt Millies Bakeries's presence in Michigan, prospective franchisees should also review the data related to franchised outlets. Additionally, the FDD indicates that the term 'outlets' refers to routes serviced by franchisees or the company, which is an important distinction to keep in mind when interpreting this data.