In what state were all the B Bops franchised outlets located between 2022 and 2024?
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.
B-CO Ames North, LLC, 2415 Grand Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010; telephone number (515) 620-5038.
There were no franchisees who had an outlet terminated, cancelled, not renewed or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business during the Company's most recently completed fiscal year or who have not communicated with the Company within ten weeks of the issuance date of this disclosure document.
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, all franchised outlets were located in Iowa between 2022 and 2024. Specifically, the number of franchised B Bops outlets in Iowa remained constant at two during this period. This indicates that B Bops's franchising efforts have been concentrated in Iowa, with no expansion into other states during these years.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the importance of the Iowa market to B Bops. It may also suggest that the franchisor has a strong understanding of the local market conditions and consumer preferences in Iowa. However, it also raises questions about the brand's potential for success in other geographic areas. A franchisee looking to open a B Bops location outside of Iowa might face additional challenges due to the brand's limited experience in new markets.
It is also worth noting that while the number of franchised outlets remained stable, the company-owned outlets also operated in Iowa and experienced some growth. In 2022, one company-owned outlet was opened, bringing the total to 10, and remained at 10 through 2023 and 2024. This suggests that B Bops may prioritize company-owned locations or that franchising opportunities are limited to specific areas within Iowa. A potential franchisee should inquire about the criteria for selecting franchise locations and the level of support provided for franchisees operating in different markets.
In summary, the concentration of B Bops franchised outlets in Iowa between 2022 and 2024 indicates a strong regional focus. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the implications of this regional concentration and assess the brand's potential for success in their desired market, especially if it is outside of Iowa.