As of December 31, 2024, what is the projected number of Bft company-owned outlets to be opened?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Unit Franchise | Projected New | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agreements Signed But | Franchised Outlets in the | ||
| Outlets Not Opened | Next Fiscal Year | ||
| Arkansas* | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| California* | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Colorado | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Florida | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Indiana | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Missouri | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Montana | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nevada | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Texas | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Virginia | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 75–79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the projected number of new company-owned Bft outlets to be opened in the next fiscal year is zero as of December 31, 2024. This projection is based on the number of "Projected New Company-Owned Outlets in the Next Fiscal Year" as detailed in the provided table.
This means that Bft does not anticipate opening any new company-owned locations in the coming year, at least in the states listed in the table. As a potential franchisee, this information could suggest that Bft is focusing on expanding through franchising rather than investing in company-owned stores. It could also indicate a strategic decision to concentrate company resources in other areas, such as franchisee support or marketing initiatives.
It is important to note that the table only lists specific states and the totals across those states. A prospective franchisee should inquire whether Bft plans to open any company-owned locations in states not listed in the table. Understanding Bft's strategy regarding company-owned versus franchised locations can provide valuable insight into the overall direction of the franchise system and potential competitive dynamics.