How many Aw outlets opened in Illinois during 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 |
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 Aw outlets that opened in Illinois during 2022. One table indicates that 2 outlets opened, while another indicates that 0 outlets opened.
Specifically, one table shows that in Illinois during 2022, there were 4 outlets at the start of the year and 2 outlets opened. However, another table shows that in Illinois during 2022, there were 2 outlets at the start of the year and 0 outlets opened. This discrepancy could be due to different reporting methods or categorization of outlet types within the FDD.
A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Aw regarding these discrepancies to understand the accurate number of new outlet openings in Illinois during 2022. Understanding the growth and changes in outlet numbers is crucial for assessing the brand's performance and potential in a specific market.