As of September 30, 2024, how many total Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets were there?
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. This total includes both franchised and company-owned outlets.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of these numbers, showing that of the 502 outlets, 154 were franchised and 348 were company-owned. This information is useful for prospective franchisees as it gives them an overview of the brand's operational structure, including the mix of franchised versus company-operated locations.
It's important to note that Aunt Millies Bakeries defines an "outlet" as a route serviced by a franchisee or the company. The numbers also reflect a net decrease of 59 total outlets during 2024. This decrease comprised a reduction of 16 franchised outlets and 43 company-owned outlets. Monitoring these trends over time can provide insights into the stability and growth of the Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise system.