How many franchised Brueggers Bagels outlets were operating at the start 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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 53 franchised outlets operating at the start of 2022. This number is part of a broader table that tracks the status of franchised and licensed outlets from 2022 to 2024. By the end of 2022, the number of franchised Brueggers Bagels locations decreased to 52.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the franchise system's size and stability over the past three years. The decrease of one location during 2022 indicates that while the system is relatively stable, there can be fluctuations in the number of operating franchises. Reviewing this historical data helps prospective franchisees understand the dynamics of the Brueggers Bagels franchise network.
It's important to note that these figures represent the number of operating franchised locations and do not include information about Bakeries for which franchisees have signed Development Agreements but have not yet opened. The FDD also includes data on company-owned stores, which numbered 136 at the start of 2022. Understanding the balance between franchised and company-owned locations can give potential franchisees a better sense of Brueggers Bagels's overall business strategy.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind the outlet decrease in 2022 to fully understand the operational changes within the Brueggers Bagels system. This could involve speaking with current and former franchisees to gain additional insights into their experiences and the factors that may have contributed to the closure of the franchise location.