What was the total net change in the number of all Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets during 2022?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Summary For years 2022 to 2024 (Figures are as of September 30)**
| 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 | |
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 total net change in the number of all outlets during 2022 was -55. This means that the total number of Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets decreased by 55 during that year. At the start of 2022, there were 596 total outlets, which decreased to 541 by the end of the year.
This net change is the result of changes in both franchised and company-owned outlets. For franchised outlets, the net change was 0, with 165 outlets at both the start and end of 2022. However, company-owned outlets experienced a net decrease of 55, dropping from 431 at the beginning of 2022 to 376 by the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates a contraction in the number of company-owned Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets. While the number of franchised outlets remained stable, the significant decrease in company-owned outlets could signal strategic shifts within the company, such as a move towards greater reliance on franchised locations or a reduction in overall market presence. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to inquire about the reasons behind this decrease and the future plans for company-owned operations.