How many Big Apple Bagels outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col.1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Col. 8 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All States | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| and | |||||||
| Totals | |||||||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 81–86)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, across all states, no outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the number of outlets reacquired by Big Apple Bagels from franchisees between 2022 and 2024.
Specifically, the table includes a column for 'Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee,' which indicates the number of franchise locations that Big Apple Bagels took back during each year. For the year 2023, the value listed in this column is 0, meaning that Big Apple Bagels did not reacquire any franchise locations during that period.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability of the franchise system and the relationship between Big Apple Bagels and its franchisees. A high number of reacquired outlets could indicate potential issues with franchisee performance or franchisor support, while a low number, as in this case, suggests a more stable and positive relationship.