How many Buildingstars outlets were reacquired from franchisees in total during 2023?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina tions | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 86 | |
| AZ | 2023 | 86 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 90 |
| 2024 | 90 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 97 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | |
| CT | 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2022 | 55 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 53 | |
| FL | 2023 | 53 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 66 |
| 2024 | 66 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 75 | |
| 2022 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | |
| GA | 2023 | 26 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 60 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero outlets reacquired by the franchisor in 2023. The provided tables in Item 20 detail outlet information for various states and years, including the number of outlets at the start and end of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, reacquired franchises, and outlets that ceased operations for other reasons. Specifically, the 'Reacquired by Franchisor' column indicates the number of franchises that Buildingstars reacquired during the given year. For 2023, the value in this column is consistently '0' across all listed states.
This data indicates that Buildingstars did not reacquire any franchised outlets during 2023 in the reported states. A prospective franchisee can interpret this as a sign that Buildingstars is not actively taking back franchises, which could be seen as a positive indicator of franchise stability. However, it is essential to consider this information in conjunction with other factors, such as the number of terminations and non-renewals, to get a comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's health.
It is also important to note that the tables provide data for specific states and a system-wide total. The absence of reacquired franchises in the listed states does not necessarily mean there were no re acquisitions in other states not listed. The system-wide total for reacquired franchises in 2023 is also zero, reinforcing the conclusion that Buildingstars did not reacquire any franchises during that year.
Prospective franchisees should investigate further to understand the reasons behind terminations or non-renewals, as these factors, combined with the reacquisition data, can provide a more nuanced view of the franchise's operational dynamics and overall stability. Understanding the conditions under which Buildingstars might reacquire a franchise, even if it did not happen in 2023, is also crucial for making an informed investment decision.