In Florida, how many company-owned Brightstar Care outlets closed in 2022?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Termin- ations | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | WA | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | | | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | WI | 2022 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | | | 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | | WV | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | Totals | 2022 | 351 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 347 | | | 2023 | 347 | 15 | 4* | 1 | 9 | 1 | 347 | | | 2024 | 347 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 373 | Table No. 4
Status of Company-Owned Outlets For Years 2022, 2023, and 2024
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Col. 6 Outlets Closed | Col. 7 Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Col.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 107–117)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 2 company-owned outlets that closed in Florida during the year 2022. At the start of 2022, there were no company-owned Brightstar Care outlets in Florida. During 2022, Brightstar Care reacquired 7 outlets from franchisees. After reacquiring these 7 locations, Brightstar Care closed 2 of them, ending the year with 5 company-owned outlets in Florida.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the fluctuations in company-owned store counts within specific states. The reacquisition of franchise locations could signal strategic changes or performance-related issues within those territories. The closure of some of these reacquired outlets in Florida suggests that not all transitions are successful, and Brightstar Care may face challenges in managing company-owned operations in certain markets.
It is important to note that while Brightstar Care reacquired 7 locations in Florida, they closed 2 of those locations in the same year. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as poor performance, high operating costs, or strategic decisions to consolidate operations. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for these closures and the overall performance of company-owned stores in Florida to better understand the market dynamics and potential risks.
Understanding the reasons behind outlet closures and reacquisitions can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the Brightstar Care franchise system. This information, combined with discussions with current and former franchisees, can help a prospective franchisee make a more informed decision about investing in a Brightstar Care franchise.