How many B Bops outlets were operating in Iowa at the start of 2022?
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 | | Totals | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Table No. 4
Status of Company-Owned Outlets For Years 2022-2024
| 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.
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 operating in Iowa at the start of 2022. This total is comprised of 2 franchised outlets and 9 company-owned outlets. By the end of 2022, the total number of B Bops outlets in Iowa increased to 12, with the number of franchised locations remaining at 2 and the number of company-owned locations increasing to 10.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the existing market presence of B Bops in Iowa. The fact that there were already 11 outlets at the start of 2022 suggests an established brand presence. The increase of one company-owned store during 2022 could signal the franchisor's confidence in the Iowa market and their willingness to invest in it directly.
It is important to note that while the total number of outlets increased, the number of franchised locations remained constant. This could mean that the franchisor is focusing more on company-owned stores in Iowa, or it could simply be a result of no new franchises being opened or transferred during that year. A potential franchisee should inquire about B Bops's strategy for franchise growth in Iowa and whether there are specific territories or markets that they are targeting for expansion.
Overall, the data suggests a stable and growing presence for B Bops in Iowa. However, prospective franchisees should conduct their own market research and due diligence to assess the potential for success in their specific location and to understand the franchisor's long-term plans for the state.