How many B Bops outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Iowa during 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.
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 is conflicting information regarding the number of outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Iowa during 2022. One table indicates that zero franchised outlets were reacquired by B Bops in Iowa during 2022. However, another table shows zero outlets reacquired from a franchisee.
This discrepancy could be due to different definitions of 'reacquired' or how the data is categorized (e.g., franchised vs. company-owned). It's important to note that these figures reflect only the specific transactions captured in these tables and may not encompass all possible scenarios.
A prospective B Bops franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding these conflicting data points. Understanding the specific circumstances behind outlet reacquisitions, including the reasons for such actions and the financial implications, is crucial for making an informed investment decision. It would be prudent to inquire about the criteria used to classify an outlet as 'reacquired' and to request detailed explanations for any discrepancies observed in the FDD data.