How many Bens Soft Pretzels outlets were open in Indiana at the start of 2022?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
24 | 1 | | Wisconsin | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 2 | | | 2024 | 0 | | Total | 2022 | 9 | | | 2023 | 10 | | | 2024 | 4 | | State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at the End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Alabama | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 42–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 40 outlets open in Indiana at the start of 2022. During 2022, 2 new outlets opened, bringing the total to 42 by the end of the year.
In 2023, Bens Soft Pretzels saw the opening of 1 new location in Indiana. However, there was also one non-renewal, one outlet reacquired by the franchisor, and two ceased operations for other reasons. This resulted in a decrease, leaving 39 outlets at the end of 2023.
In 2024, Bens Soft Pretzels opened 1 new location and reacquired 2 from franchisees. This brought the total to 38 outlets by the end of the year. These figures provide insight into the brand's performance and stability within the Indiana market, which is valuable information for prospective franchisees.