What is the difference between the number of Brueggers Bagels outlets at the start and end of 2022?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 53 | 52 | -1 |
| 2023 | 52 | 49 | -3 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 48 | -1 | |
| Company | 2022 | 136 | 135 | -1 |
| 2023 | 135 | 132 | -3 | |
| 2024 | 132 | 130 | -2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 189 | 187 | -2 |
| 2023 | 187 | 181 | -6 | |
| 2024 | 181 | 178 | -3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 55–61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2022, the total number of outlets decreased by 2. At the beginning of 2022, there were 189 Brueggers Bagels outlets, and by the end of the year, the number had dropped to 187. This net change of -2 reflects the overall system-wide performance.
Specifically, the FDD breaks down the changes in franchise-owned versus company-owned Brueggers Bagels locations. For franchised locations, there was a decrease of 1, moving from 53 at the start of 2022 to 52 by year's end. Company-owned locations also saw a decrease of 1, going from 136 at the start of 2022 to 135 at the end of the year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the brand's recent performance in terms of outlet numbers. While a decrease of 2 outlets may not seem significant, it's important for prospective franchisees to investigate the reasons behind these closures. Understanding whether these closures were due to poor performance, strategic decisions, or other factors can help franchisees assess the stability and growth potential of the Brueggers Bagels franchise system.