How many total Buildingstars outlets were there at the end of 2022?
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' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 921 total outlets at the end of 2022. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets. At the start of 2022, there were 816 total outlets. During 2022, the total number of outlets increased by 105.
Specifically, the number of franchised Buildingstars outlets increased from 807 at the beginning of 2022 to 909 by the end of the year. The number of company-owned Buildingstars outlets increased from 9 to 12 during the same period. This indicates that the majority of Buildingstars outlets are franchised, which is a common model in the franchise industry, allowing for faster expansion with less capital investment from the parent company.
Prospective franchisees should note that these figures provide a snapshot of Buildingstars' growth and presence in the market. Understanding the distribution between franchised and company-owned outlets can offer insights into the company's strategic approach to market penetration and support for its franchisees. Reviewing these trends over several years, as presented in the FDD, can further inform a potential franchisee about the stability and expansion trajectory of the Buildingstars franchise system.