What is the difference between the number of Brueggers Bagels outlets at the start and end of 2023?
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2023, the total number of Brueggers Bagels outlets decreased by 6. At the start of 2023, there were 187 total outlets, which decreased to 181 by the end of the year. This total includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
Specifically, the number of franchised Brueggers Bagels locations decreased by 3 in 2023, starting with 52 and ending the year with 49. The number of company-owned Brueggers Bagels locations also decreased by 3, from 135 at the beginning of 2023 to 132 at the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates a net reduction in the number of Brueggers Bagels outlets. While not drastic, it could signal potential challenges or shifts in the business model. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to investigate the reasons behind these closures and understand Brueggers Bagels's strategy for future growth and stability.