How many company-owned Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt outlets were operating at the end of 2024?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 16 | +2 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 8 | -1 | |
| Company | 2023 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Owned | 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 24 | +1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 54–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were 9 company-owned outlets. This number remained constant throughout 2024, as there were also 9 company-owned outlets at the start of the year. This indicates that Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt did not open or close any company-owned stores during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data point provides insight into the company's operational strategy. The stability in the number of company-owned stores might suggest a focus on supporting and maintaining existing locations rather than aggressively expanding corporate operations. It could also reflect a strategic emphasis on franchising as the primary growth model for the Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt brand.
It's important to consider this information in conjunction with the data on franchised outlets to get a complete picture of the brand's overall growth and development strategy. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons behind the stability in company-owned store numbers and the franchisor's plans for future corporate store development.