How many Aw franchised outlets were operating in Illinois at the start of 2022?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Table No. 3 Status of Franchised Outlets For fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Illinois | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | | | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | | Indiana | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Total | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | | | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | | | 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | **Table No.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is conflicting information regarding the number of franchised outlets operating in Illinois at the start of 2022. One table indicates there were 4 outlets, while another indicates there were 2. A third table shows 5 franchised outlets at the start of 2022 system-wide.
Specifically, one table shows that Aw had 4 franchised outlets in Illinois at the beginning of 2022, opened 2 during the year, terminated 0, had 0 non-renewals, reacquired 0, had 1 cease operations for other reasons, and ended the year with 5 outlets. Another table shows that Aw had 2 franchised outlets in Illinois at the beginning of 2022, opened 0 during the year, reacquired 0, closed 0, sold 1 to a franchisee, and ended the year with 1 outlet.
Given these discrepancies, a prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Aw regarding the correct number of franchised outlets in Illinois at the beginning of 2022. Understanding the historical growth and changes in outlet numbers is crucial for assessing the franchise's performance and potential in the state.