What was the total number of Auntie Annes outlets opened in Illinois during 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 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2023 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
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 2 outlets opened in Illinois during 2023. At the start of 2023, there were 42 Auntie Anne's locations, and by the end of the year, there were 43. One location was terminated during that year.
It is important to note that these figures reflect shops open and operated by franchisees as of December 31, 2023. The numbers do not include franchise agreements signed for shops that had not yet opened or agreements terminated before the shop's opening.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees to understand the brand's growth and stability in specific regions. Monitoring outlet openings, terminations, and overall changes can provide insights into the health and saturation of the market in Illinois.