In Massachusetts, how many Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution outlets were terminated in 2023?
Bimbo_Foods_Bakeries_Distribution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Reacquired from Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at the End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 2022 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
| 2023 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 29 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 52 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–83)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 6 terminations in Massachusetts in 2023. This information is based on the table that outlines the status of franchised outlets for the years 2022 to 2024. The table provides a breakdown of outlet activity, including the number of terminations.
It's important to understand what "terminations" means in the context of a Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution franchise. The FDD clarifies that even when a franchise agreement is terminated, the franchisee typically retains ownership of the distribution rights. Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution may temporarily operate the route until the distribution rights are sold. Therefore, a termination doesn't necessarily mean the outlet ceases to exist, but rather that the original franchisee's agreement has ended.
Prospective franchisees should consider the reasons for terminations when evaluating the health and stability of the franchise system in a particular area. High termination rates could indicate challenges in operating the franchise successfully, although the continued operation of the distribution rights mitigates some of the negative impact. It is also important to note that the number of terminations does not reduce the outlet count, as the distribution rights are not terminated, nor do the distribution rights revert to Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution.