What was the total number of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises operating as of December 31, 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 | Reacquired by Franchisor | Franchises as of December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin | 325 | - | 41 | (13) | - | 353 |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 87–88)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2024, there were 353 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises. This number reflects the net change in the number of franchises during the year.
The table also shows that there were 325 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises as of December 31, 2023. During the period, 41 new Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises were opened, and 13 franchises closed or ceased operations. There were no acquisitions or re acquisitions by the franchisor during this period.
Potential franchisees can use this information to understand the growth and stability of the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise system. It is important to note the number of closures in addition to the number of new franchises opened to assess the overall health and success of the franchise.