How many affiliate-owned Aw outlets were operating at the end of 2022?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
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Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2022, there was 1 affiliate-owned Aw outlet. At the beginning of 2022, there were 2 affiliate-owned outlets, but the net change during the year was -1, resulting in 1 outlet at year's end.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the operational trends of affiliate-owned locations. A decrease in affiliate-owned locations could signal various factors, such as a strategic shift by Aw, profitability challenges, or other internal decisions.
Understanding the performance and changes in affiliate-owned outlets can help a potential franchisee assess the overall health and direction of the Aw franchise system. It's important to note that affiliate-owned stores operate under different financial and management structures compared to franchised locations, so their performance may not directly mirror what a franchisee might experience. However, significant changes in affiliate-owned store counts can indicate broader strategic decisions or challenges within the Aw organization that could indirectly affect franchisees.