Did Benjamin Franklin Plumbing acquire any franchises during the period of 2023 or 2024?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchises as of December 31, 2023 | Acquired During the Period | Opened During the Period | Closed/ Ceased During the | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin | 325 | - | 41 | (13) |
| Franchises as of December 31, 2022 | Acquired During the Period | Opened During the Period | Closed/ Ceased During the | |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Ben Franklin | 275 | - | 65 | (15) |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 87–88)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the brand did not acquire any franchises during 2023 or 2024. The provided table in Item 22, which details franchise activity, shows a column specifically for 'Acquired During the Period,' and the corresponding entries for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are marked with a dash (-), indicating zero acquisitions for both periods.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the growth strategy of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. The absence of acquisitions suggests that the brand's growth is primarily organic, relying on the establishment of new franchise locations rather than acquiring existing businesses. This could imply a focus on maintaining consistent brand standards and operational procedures across all franchise units.
While the table indicates no acquisitions, it also shows the number of franchises opened and closed during the same periods. For example, in the period ending December 31, 2024, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing opened 41 franchises and closed 13. Monitoring these figures for both openings and closures can further inform a potential franchisee about the stability and expansion of the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing network.