How many franchised B Bops outlets were open at the start of 2022?
B_Bops 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 50–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 2 franchised B Bops outlets open at the start of 2022. The data also indicates that there were 2 franchised outlets at the end of 2022, showing no net change in the number of franchised locations during that year. This suggests a stable franchise presence during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the size and growth of the franchised portion of the B Bops system. Knowing the number of existing franchised outlets can help in assessing the brand's market penetration and the potential for further expansion. A consistent number of outlets, as seen in 2022, might indicate a stable business model, but it's important to investigate further why there was no growth.
It is important to note that while the total number of franchised locations remained constant, this does not reveal details about individual outlet performance or franchisee satisfaction. Further due diligence, such as speaking with existing franchisees, would be essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of the B Bops franchise system. Additionally, the FDD indicates that the company had 9 company-owned outlets at the start of 2022, which increased to 10 by the end of the year, showing that company-owned stores experienced some growth while the franchise side did not.