How many company-owned Buildingstars outlets were there at the start of 2024?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 807 | 909 | +102 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 909 | 1,060 | +151 |
| 2024 | 1,060 | 1,179 | +119 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 12 | +3 | |
| Company-Owned | 2023 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 14 | +1 | |
| 2022 | 816 | 921 | +105 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 921 | 1073 | +152 |
| 2024 | 1,073 | 1,193 | +120 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2024, there were 13 company-owned Buildingstars outlets. The FDD provides a system-wide outlet summary for the years 2022 to 2024, detailing the number of franchised and company-owned outlets at the beginning and end of each year, along with the net change. This information helps prospective franchisees understand the growth and composition of the Buildingstars franchise system.
Specifically, the table shows that Buildingstars started 2023 with 12 company-owned outlets and ended the year with 13, reflecting a net increase of 1 company-owned outlet during 2023. In 2024, Buildingstars began with 13 company-owned locations and concluded the year with 14, again showing a net increase of 1.
Reviewing the number of company-owned locations can provide insight into Buildingstars's business strategy. A higher number of company-owned locations might indicate a greater degree of control and direct involvement by the franchisor in the operations. Conversely, a smaller number could suggest a preference for focusing on franchising and supporting franchisees. The growth trend in both franchised and company-owned outlets indicates overall expansion of the Buildingstars brand.