How many Auntie Annes outlets in California were operating at the end of 2023?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin ations | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Alaska | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Alabama | 2022 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Arizona | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 77 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | |
| California | 2022 | 76 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 2023 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 | |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–105)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 74 Auntie Anne's franchised outlets operating in California at the end of 2023. This number reflects changes throughout the year, starting with 73 outlets, adding 2 new outlets, and closing 1.
It's important to note that this data pertains specifically to franchised locations and does not include any outlets that may be affiliate-owned. The numbers provide a snapshot of the brand's footprint and activity in California during that year.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the existing market presence of Auntie Anne's in California. They can also analyze the changes in outlet numbers (openings and terminations) to gauge market dynamics and potential opportunities or challenges in the region.