How many affiliate-owned Auntie Annes outlets were operating at the end of 2023?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | +0 | |
| Affiliate-Owned | 2022 | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–105)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 11 affiliate-owned outlets operating at the end of 2023. The FDD provides a table outlining the status of affiliate-owned outlets from 2021 to 2023. This table tracks the number of outlets at the start of each year, the number at the end of the year, and the net change in outlets.
In 2023, the number of affiliate-owned Auntie Annes outlets remained constant. The year began with 11 outlets and ended with 11 outlets, resulting in a net change of zero. This indicates that no new affiliate-owned locations were opened, nor were any closed during that year.
Potential franchisees can use this information to understand the scale and stability of Auntie Annes's company-owned operations. While the franchised outlet count increased, the affiliate-owned count remained the same, which could reflect different strategic priorities for the company's growth.