What was the total number of B Bops outlets at the start of 2023?
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 2023, there were a total of 12 B Bops outlets. This total is comprised of both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 2 franchised outlets and 10 company-owned outlets operating at the beginning of 2023.
It is important to note that while there were 12 total B Bops locations at the start of 2023, all of these were located in Iowa. This indicates that B Bops's operations were concentrated within a single state during this period.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the size and composition of the B Bops system during 2023. The fact that the number of outlets remained constant throughout 2023 suggests a period of stability in terms of outlet count. A potential franchisee might want to further investigate the reasons behind the lack of growth in outlet numbers during that year to better understand the brand's expansion strategy and market dynamics.