How many Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets were open at the start of 2023 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 outlets open at the start of 2023 in Michigan. This information is based on the table provided in Item 20, which details outlet information by state and year. This number reflects the established presence of Aunt Millies Bakeries in Michigan at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing market saturation and brand recognition in the Michigan area. While a higher number of existing outlets can suggest strong brand presence, it also implies increased competition among franchisees. Understanding the dynamics of these existing outlets, their performance, and their locations is crucial for a new franchisee to strategically plan their market entry and operations.
It is also important to note the changes in outlet numbers over the years. In 2022, there were 247 outlets at the start of the year, which decreased to 221 by the start of 2023. This decrease was due to 26 outlets closing. By the end of 2023, the number remained at 221, with no new outlets opened, one outlet reacquired, and one outlet consolidated. This data provides a historical context that can help a potential franchisee assess the stability and growth potential of the Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise in Michigan.