How many B Bops outlets were open in Iowa 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 a total of 11 B Bops outlets open in Iowa at the start of 2022. Of these 11 outlets, 2 were franchised and 9 were company-owned. By the end of 2022, one additional company-owned outlet had opened, bringing the total to 12.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the existing market presence of B Bops in Iowa. The fact that the majority of outlets were company-owned at the beginning of 2022, but that one new company-owned store opened during the year, could suggest a strategy of corporate expansion in the area.
It is important to note that while the total number of outlets is provided, the FDD does not specify the precise locations of all the B Bops restaurants in Iowa, aside from the addresses of two franchisee-owned stores in Ames. Understanding the geographic distribution of these existing locations would be crucial for a potential franchisee to assess market saturation and identify viable locations for a new franchise.