What was the total number of Bens Soft Pretzels outlet transfers across all states in 2022?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Indiana | 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Ohio | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Total | 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 4 |
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 a total of 9 outlet transfers across all states in 2022. The FDD provides a table outlining the number of transfers per state for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Specifically, in 2022, Florida had 1 transfer, Illinois had 1, Indiana had 4, Michigan had 0, Ohio had 2, Texas had 0, and Wisconsin had 1. These individual state numbers add up to the total of 9 transfers for the year.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the frequency of ownership changes within the Bens Soft Pretzels system. A high number of transfers could indicate instability or dissatisfaction among franchisees, while a low number might suggest a stable and successful franchise network. It's important to consider these figures in conjunction with other data, such as terminations and non-renewals, to get a comprehensive view of franchisee turnover.