How many Bens Soft Pretzels outlets were operating in Kentucky at the end of 2024?
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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 42–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bens Soft Pretzels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 3 outlets operating in Kentucky at the end of 2024. The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of outlet status by state, tracking the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. This information is presented for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Specifically for Kentucky, the data shows that in 2022, there were 3 outlets at the start of the year and 3 at the end of the year, with no changes in between. The same pattern continued in 2023, with 3 outlets at both the beginning and end of the year. In 2024, the number remained constant at 3, indicating a stable presence for Bens Soft Pretzels in Kentucky during this period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates the stability of Bens Soft Pretzels in Kentucky. With no openings, closures, or transfers reported during these years, it suggests a consistent market presence. However, it is important to further investigate the performance and potential for growth in this specific market to assess the opportunities and challenges of operating a Bens Soft Pretzels franchise in Kentucky.