For Baymont Inn Suites, what is the net change in total outlets from the start to the end of 2024?
Baymont_Inn_Suites 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 | 506 | 521 | +15 |
| 2023 | 521 | 539 | +18 | |
| 2024 | 539 | 547 | +8 | |
| Managed2 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 507 | 521 | +14 |
| 2023 | 521 | 539 | +18 | |
| 2024 | 539 | 547 | +8 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION1 (FDD pages 88–96)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total net change in outlets during 2024 was an increase of 8 locations. At the beginning of 2024, Baymont Inn Suites had 539 total outlets, which increased to 547 by the end of the year. This net change reflects the overall growth of the franchise system during that period.
Specifically, this net change includes only franchised locations. The number of managed Baymont Inn Suites locations remained at zero throughout 2024, and there were no company-owned locations during that year. This indicates that all of the growth in 2024 came from franchised Baymont Inn Suites.
For a prospective franchisee, this data point provides insight into the recent growth trend of Baymont Inn Suites. A positive net change suggests that the franchise system is expanding, which could be a positive indicator of the brand's performance and attractiveness to new franchisees. However, it's important to consider this figure in conjunction with other factors, such as the number of new openings versus closures, to get a more comprehensive understanding of the system's health and stability.