What was the total number of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing outlets at the end of 2024?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing 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 | 255 | 275 | +20 |
| 2023 | 275 | 325 | +50 | |
| 2024 | 325 | 353 | +28 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |
| TOTALS | 2022 | 265 | 285 | +20 |
| 2023 | 285 | 335 | +50 | |
| 2024 | 335 | 363 | +28 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 78–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were a total of 363 outlets. This total includes both franchised and company-owned outlets. Specifically, there were 353 franchised outlets and 10 company-owned outlets.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the current scale and reach of the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing system. A large number of outlets can suggest a well-established brand with significant market presence. It also provides an overview of the proportion of franchised versus company-owned locations, which can offer insights into the company's franchising strategy.
It is important to note that these figures represent the number of territories in operation at year-end, and franchisees may own more than one territory. Each territory is governed by a separate Franchise Agreement. This detail is crucial for understanding the potential for multi-unit ownership within the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise system.