How many Aw 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 |
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 outlets operating in Illinois at the start of 2022. One table indicates that there were 4 outlets in Illinois at the start of 2022, while another table indicates that there were only 2 outlets at the start of 2022. This discrepancy could be due to different accounting methods for franchise and affiliate-owned stores.
Specifically, one table shows that in 2022, there were 4 Aw outlets at the start of the year in Illinois, 2 outlets opened, 0 terminations, 0 non-renewals, 0 reacquired by the franchisor, 1 ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 5 outlets at the end of the year. Another table shows that in Illinois, there were 2 outlets at the start of 2022, 0 outlets opened, 0 outlets reacquired from franchisee, 0 outlets closed, 1 outlet sold to franchisee, resulting in 1 outlet at the end of the year.
Prospective franchisees should seek clarification from Aw regarding these discrepancies to understand the true number and status of operating outlets in Illinois. Understanding the reasons behind these differences is crucial for assessing the market and potential growth opportunities in the state. It is important to determine if the numbers reflect franchised locations only, or if they include affiliate-owned locations as well.