As of September 30, 2024, how many total Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets were operating?
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, as of September 30, 2024, there were a total of 502 outlets operating. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of these figures in Table No. 1, titled "Systemwide Outlet Summary For years 2022 to 2024 (Figures are as of September 30)." This table shows the number of franchised outlets, company-owned outlets, and the total number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as the net change during the year.
Specifically, for 2024, the table indicates that there were 170 franchised outlets at the start of the year and 154 at the end, reflecting a net decrease of 16 franchised outlets. For company-owned outlets, there were 391 at the start of 2024 and 348 at the end, a net decrease of 43 company-owned outlets. The total outlets decreased from 561 to 502 during 2024, representing a net decrease of 59 outlets.