What was the total number of Bens Soft Pretzels outlets at the end of 2024?
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' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets at the end of 2024 was 85. This number reflects the net change of outlets during the year, which was an increase of 4 locations. The total number of outlets at the start of 2024 was 81.
Specifically, the FDD breaks down the outlet types into franchised and company-owned. For franchised locations, there were 75 at the start of 2024 and 78 at the end of the year, representing a net increase of 3 franchised locations. Company-owned outlets increased from 6 at the beginning of 2024 to 7 by the end of the year, a net increase of 1 company-owned location.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the composition of the Bens Soft Pretzels system, including the mix of franchised versus company-owned stores, as this can provide insights into the franchisor's strategic focus and potential support for franchisees. Reviewing the historical data on outlet openings and closures can also help a potential franchisee assess the stability and growth potential of the franchise system.