What was the net change in the total number of B Bops outlets during 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, the net change in the total number of B Bops outlets during 2022 was an increase of 1. This is based on the total number of outlets starting the year at 11 and ending the year at 12.
Specifically, the number of franchised outlets remained constant at 2 throughout 2022. The growth came from company-owned outlets, which increased from 9 at the beginning of the year to 10 by the end of 2022. This indicates that B Bops added one company-owned location during that year, contributing to the overall net increase.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the brand's growth trajectory. A net increase in total outlets, even if driven solely by company-owned stores, can suggest a healthy and expanding system. Franchisees may want to further investigate the reasons behind the company's growth strategy and its impact on franchisee profitability.