What was the total number of Bens Soft Pretzels outlets at the end of 2023?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69 | 77 | +8 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 77 | 75 | -2 |
| 2024 | 75 | 78 | +3 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | -1 | |
| Company | 2023 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2024 | 6 | 7 | +1 | |
| 2022 | 75 | 82 | +7 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 82 | 81 | -1 |
| 2024 | 81 | 85 | +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, at the end of 2023, there were a total of 81 outlets. This number reflects a net decrease of 1 outlet from the beginning of the year, when there were 82 total outlets.
Of these 81 outlets, 75 were franchised and 6 were company-owned. This indicates that the Bens Soft Pretzels franchise system relies heavily on franchised locations, which is a common model in the food service industry.
A prospective franchisee should note the slight decrease in total outlets during 2023. While a decrease of one may not be significant, it is important to investigate the reasons behind this change. Understanding the dynamics of outlet openings and closures can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the Bens Soft Pretzels franchise system.