How many B Bops franchised outlets were operating in Iowa at the end of 2023?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewal | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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 two franchised B Bops outlets operating in Iowa at the end of 2023. The provided table, titled "Status of Franchised Outlets For Years 2022-2024", indicates that the number of franchised outlets in Iowa remained constant at two from the start of 2022 through the end of 2024. No franchised outlets opened, terminated, were non-renewed, reacquired by the franchisor, or ceased operations for other reasons during this period.
This stability in the number of franchised outlets suggests a consistent presence for B Bops in Iowa. For a prospective franchisee, this could indicate a stable market, but it also suggests limited growth in terms of new franchised locations. It's important to note that while the number of franchised locations remained constant, this doesn't necessarily reflect the financial performance or success of those individual locations.
In contrast to the franchised outlets, the company-owned B Bops outlets in Iowa experienced a slight increase between 2022 and 2023, going from 9 to 10. This indicates that B Bops may be focusing more on expanding its company-owned operations in Iowa rather than franchising. A potential franchisee should consider this strategic direction when evaluating the opportunity and inquire about the franchisor's plans for future franchise development in the state.