How many Bang Cookies outlets were operating in Pennsylvania at the start of 2021?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations for Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 53–55)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Bang Cookies outlets operating in Pennsylvania at the start of 2021. The provided table in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of outlets at the start of each year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year.
Specifically, for Pennsylvania in 2021, the table indicates that the number of outlets at the start of the year was 0. Throughout 2021, no outlets were opened, terminated, non-renewed, or reacquired by Bang Cookies, and no outlets ceased operations for other reasons. Consequently, the number of Bang Cookies outlets in Pennsylvania remained at 0 at the end of 2021.
This data suggests that Bang Cookies had not yet established a presence in Pennsylvania as of the beginning of 2021. Prospective franchisees interested in opening a Bang Cookies franchise in Pennsylvania should consider this information when evaluating the market and growth potential in that state. It's important to note that while there were no operating outlets, this doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of opportunity, but rather a greenfield situation where a franchisee could be among the first to introduce the brand to the Pennsylvania market.