How many Beard Papas outlets were opened in California during 2024?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Arizona | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| California | 2023 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | 0 | Non-Renewals Reacquired by Franchisor Operations for Other Reasons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | 15 | |||
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| - | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Louisiana | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Massachusetts | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | eacquired by ranchisor Reasons O | 2 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Minnesota | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| - | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Nevada | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 2022 | 3 2 1 4 3 0 2 2 0 3 1 0 4 1 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 3 1 0 4 1 0 2 0 1 3 1 1 4 2 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 0 3 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 | ||
| New Jersey | 2023 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| New York | 2023 2024 | 3 3 | 0 1 | 4 | ||||
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| North Carolina | 2023 2024 | 0 1 | 1 0 | 1 1 | ||||
| Oregon | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| South Carolina | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Utah | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Washington | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Totals | ||||||||
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was one outlet opened in California during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing the number of outlets at the start of the 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.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the recent growth and changes in the number of Beard Papas locations in California. Knowing that one outlet opened in 2024 provides a snapshot of the brand's expansion activity in the state. This data, combined with other factors such as terminations or closures, can help potential franchisees assess the stability and potential of the Beard Papas franchise in California.
It's important to note that while one new Beard Papas location opened in California during 2024, there were no terminations, non-renewals, or re acquisitions by the franchisor. This suggests a stable environment for existing franchisees, as no stores closed during the year. The number of outlets at the end of 2024 was 15, which is up from 14 at the start of 2023, indicating a small amount of growth in the state over the past two years.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind outlet openings, closures, or transfers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise's performance in specific regions. This includes speaking with current and former franchisees, reviewing market data, and conducting thorough due diligence to assess the overall health and potential of the Beard Papas franchise.