How many B Bops outlets were opened in Iowa during 2023?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Iowa | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | | 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | | 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | Totals | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | | 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | | | 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Table No. 5
Projected Openings As Of December 31, 2025
| State | Franchise Agreements Signed But Outlet Not Opened | Projected New Franchised Outlet In the Next Fiscal Year | Projected New Company-Owned Outlet In the Next Fiscal Year | |---|---|---|---| | Iowa | | 0 | 1 | | Total | | 0 | 1 |
The following is a list of all franchisees and the addresses and telephone numbers of all of their stores.
B-CO Ames, Inc., 1112 South Duff, Ames, Iowa 50010; telephone number (515) 233- 5678.
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 zero B Bops outlets opened in Iowa during 2023, according to two separate tables. One table provides the following columns: State, Year, Outlets at Start of Year, Outlets Opened, Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee, Outlets Closed, Outlets Sold to Franchisee, and Outlets at End of the Year. The other table provides the following columns: State, Year, Outlets at Start of Year, Outlets Opened, Terminations, Non-Renewal, Reacquired by Franchisor, Ceased Operations - Other Reasons, and Outlets at End of the Year.
This indicates that B Bops did not expand its presence in Iowa during that year, at least in terms of new store openings. For a prospective franchisee, this could suggest a period of market consolidation or a strategic decision to focus on other regions. It's important to note that while no new outlets opened, the existing number of outlets remained stable, with no closures reported in either table.
It would be beneficial for a potential franchisee to investigate the reasons behind the lack of new openings in 2023. Understanding the market dynamics and the franchisor's strategic plans for Iowa could provide valuable insights into the growth potential and stability of the B Bops franchise in that state. Further research into B Bops's performance in other states and their overall expansion strategy would also be advisable.