How many Beard Papas outlets in total were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired by Franchisor | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| California | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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, the total number of outlets reacquired by the franchisor in 2023 was zero. This data is reflected in the systemwide outlet summary, which tracks the changes in both franchised and company-owned Beard Papas locations. The absence of re acquisitions suggests a stable relationship between the franchisor and its franchisees during that year.
Specifically, the table detailing outlet information for California indicates that there were no outlets reacquired by Beard Papas in 2023. This means that no franchised locations were taken back under corporate control during that period within California.
Furthermore, the table summarizing the status of franchised outlets systemwide supports this, showing no re acquisitions by Beard Papas in 2023. This indicates that the franchise network experienced no turnover due to the franchisor reclaiming outlets, which can be a positive sign for prospective franchisees looking for stability within the Beard Papas system. The reacquisition of zero outlets in 2023 suggests that franchisees were generally successful in maintaining their businesses, and the franchisor did not need to step in to take over operations.