How many total Aw franchised outlets were open at the start of 2023?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | -2 | |
| Affiliate- | 2022 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
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 6 franchised outlets open at the start of 2023. This information is part of a systemwide outlet summary that also includes data on affiliate-owned locations. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of outlet numbers, allowing prospective franchisees to see the recent history of Aw's franchise network size.
Specifically, the table details the number of franchised outlets at the beginning of 2022, 2023, and 2024, along with the number of outlets at the end of each year and the net change. For 2023, the number of franchised outlets remained constant at 6, indicating no net growth or decline in the number of franchised locations during that year. This could be an important factor for potential franchisees to consider when evaluating the growth and stability of the Aw franchise system.
In addition to the systemwide summary, the FDD includes further details on outlet activity by state. For example, the number of outlets opened, terminated, or reacquired by the franchisor in Illinois and Indiana are listed. Reviewing this data can give potential franchisees a more granular understanding of Aw's performance in specific geographic areas. It is important to note that the information provided in Item 20 of the FDD is historical and may not be indicative of future performance.