What was the net change in the total number of Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets during 2023?
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 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 431 | 376 | -55 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 376 | 391 | +15 | |
| 2024 | 391 | 348 | -43 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 596 | 541 | -55 |
| 2023 | 541 | 561 | +20 | |
| 2024 | 561 | 502 | -59 |
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, the net change in the total number of outlets during 2023 was an increase of 20. This is calculated by comparing the total number of outlets at the start of the year (541) to the total number of outlets at the end of the year (561).
Specifically, the number of franchised outlets increased by 5, from 165 at the beginning of 2023 to 170 at the end of the year. Company-owned outlets also saw an increase, with the number rising by 15, from 376 to 391 during the same period.
It's important to note that these figures represent the net change, which accounts for both new openings and closures or other changes in outlet status. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these changes to understand the dynamics of the Aunt Millies Bakeries system.