What was the total number of Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets that ceased operations for other reasons in 2024?
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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a total of 13 franchised outlets ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor during 2024. This figure is derived from the system-wide outlet summary, which provides a breakdown of outlet changes across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.
Specifically, in 2024, 3 outlets in Illinois and 1 in Kentucky and 9 in Ohio ceased operations for other reasons. This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it offers insight into the stability and potential risks associated with operating an Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise in these states. The reasons for these closures are not specified in the table, but could include factors such as economic conditions, local market changes, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Prospective franchisees should investigate the specific reasons behind these "other" closures to better understand the challenges and opportunities in their target markets. Understanding these factors can help franchisees make informed decisions and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks. It's also important to note that the table only covers franchised outlets and does not include information on company-owned store closures for "other reasons."