What was the total number of B Bops outlets at the start of 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, at the start of 2022, there were a total of 11 B Bops outlets. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 2 franchised B Bops outlets and 9 company-owned B Bops outlets operating at the beginning of 2022.
Throughout 2022, B Bops experienced a net increase of 1 outlet, bringing the total to 12 by the end of the year. This growth was due to the addition of one company-owned location. The number of franchised locations remained constant throughout the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the existing scale of B Bops's operations and the relative proportion of franchised versus company-owned locations. It also provides insight into the brand's growth trajectory, or lack thereof, in recent years, which can be a factor in evaluating the potential for future expansion and success.