In which state did Bens Soft Pretzels have the most outlets at the start of 2022?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arizona | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Florida | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Indiana | 2022 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2023 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | |
| 2024 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | |
| Kentucky | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| New York | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| North | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carolina | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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, Indiana had the most outlets at the start of 2022 with 40 locations. This indicates that Indiana was a key market for Bens Soft Pretzels at that time.
Other states with a notable number of outlets at the start of 2022 include Michigan with 6 and Florida with 5. Illinois had 3 outlets, while Alabama and Kentucky each had 2. North Carolina had 1 outlet, and Arizona, Arkansas, and New York had none.
Prospective franchisees should consider these figures when evaluating potential markets. A state with a high number of existing outlets might indicate strong brand recognition or favorable market conditions. However, it could also mean more competition. Conversely, a state with fewer outlets might represent an untapped market with growth potential, but also higher risk. Franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind these numbers to make informed decisions.