How many Aw outlets in Illinois were reacquired from franchisees in 2023?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tatus of Affiliate-Owned Outlets For fiscal years December 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024**
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Illinois | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Totals | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
**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 were zero Aw outlets in Illinois reacquired from franchisees during 2023, according to one table. Another table also indicates zero Aw outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023. This means that Aw did not take back any franchise locations in Illinois during that year.
For a potential franchisee, this information is encouraging as it suggests Aw is not actively reacquiring franchises in Illinois. Reacquisitions can sometimes indicate the franchisor is taking over struggling locations or consolidating operations, which could signal instability or a change in strategy. The absence of reacquisitions suggests a stable relationship between Aw and its Illinois franchisees.
It is important to note that while no units were reacquired, other factors such as terminations or non-renewals could still impact the overall number of franchised locations. Reviewing these figures in conjunction with the reacquisition data provides a more complete picture of franchise activity within the state. Additionally, prospective franchisees should inquire about the reasons for any past reacquisitions to fully understand the context of these figures.