What was the total number of Big Apple Bagels outlets at the end of 2024?
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 outlets at the end of 2024 was 49. This figure includes only franchised locations, as Big Apple Bagels did not have any company-owned outlets during that year. The number of franchised Big Apple Bagels locations remained consistent throughout 2024, starting and ending the year with 49 outlets.
It is important to note that these figures are as of November 30, which is Big Apple Bagels's fiscal year end. This means that any changes in outlet numbers during December 2024 would not be reflected in these totals. A prospective franchisee should consider this when evaluating the growth and stability of the franchise system.
Overall, the data suggests a stable but not growing franchise system for Big Apple Bagels, with no net change in the number of franchised outlets during 2024. This information is valuable for potential franchisees as they assess the current state and potential future of the Big Apple Bagels franchise.