What was the total number of Aunt Millies Bakeries outlets at the end of 2024?
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, at the end of 2024, the total number of outlets was 502. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets. The number of franchised outlets at the end of 2024 was 154, while the number of company-owned outlets was 348.
When evaluating a franchise opportunity, it is essential for prospective franchisees to understand the composition and changes in the outlet network. The decrease of 59 total outlets during 2024, with a decrease of 16 franchised and 43 company-owned, could signal market saturation, strategic realignment by Aunt Millies Bakeries, or other factors affecting the business. A decrease in franchised outlets may also indicate challenges faced by franchisees in maintaining or growing their businesses.
It is important to note that these figures represent the number of routes that franchisees or the company service, as defined in Item 20. Prospective franchisees should investigate the reasons behind outlet changes, such as closures, consolidations, or transfers, to assess the stability and growth potential of the Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise system. Understanding these trends can help in making an informed decision about investing in an Aunt Millies Bakeries franchise.