What was the net change in the number of total Big Apple Bagels outlets in 2022?
Big_Apple_Bagels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 52 | 50 | -2 |
| 2023 | 50 | 49 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 0 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 52 | 50 | -2 |
| 2023 | 50 | 49 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 49 | 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, the total number of Big Apple Bagels outlets experienced a net decrease of 2 locations during 2022. At the start of 2022, there were 52 total outlets, which decreased to 50 by the end of the year. This net change of -2 reflects the overall contraction of the franchise system during that period.
Specifically, this change is attributed to franchised outlets, which decreased from 52 at the beginning of 2022 to 50 by the end of the year, resulting in a net change of -2. The number of company-owned outlets remained stable at 0 throughout 2022. This indicates that the decrease in total outlets is solely due to changes within the franchised locations, not company-owned operations.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the importance of understanding the factors that contributed to the net decrease in franchised outlets during 2022. While the FDD provides this numerical data, it does not elaborate on the reasons for the closures or non-renewals. Therefore, it would be prudent for potential franchisees to inquire further about the specific circumstances that led to these changes and to assess the overall health and stability of the Big Apple Bagels franchise system.