What was the total number of Bens Soft Pretzels outlets at the start 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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets at the start of 2024 was 81. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 75 franchised outlets and 6 company-owned outlets at the beginning of 2024. This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the brand's existing footprint and the relative distribution between franchised and company-operated stores.
Understanding the number of outlets at the start of the year, along with the net change over the year, can help a prospective franchisee assess the growth and stability of the Bens Soft Pretzels system. It's also useful to compare these figures with previous years to identify any trends in outlet openings or closures.