How many total Buildingstars outlets were there at the start of 2023?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
bined information from us and all of Buildingstars International's master franchisees.
Table 6 Systemwide Outlet Summary For years 2022 to 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Start of the Year | End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 920 | 956 | +36 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 956 | 1,121 | +165 |
| 2024 | 1,121 | 1,251 | +130 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 12 | +3 | |
| Company-Owned | 2023 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 14 | +1 | |
| 2022 | 929 | 968 | +39 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 968 | 1,134 | +166 |
| 2024 | 1,134 | 1,265 | +131 |
* This includes the separate metropolitan area regions operated by us. Each of these regions operates cleaning businesses similar to a franchise.
Table 7 Transfer of Outlets from Franchisees to New Owners (other than the Franchisor) For years 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | |
| AZ | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | |
| FL | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | |
| GA | 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| IL | 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | |
| IN | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | |
| KS | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| MO | 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 |
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 two different counts for the total number of outlets at the start of 2023. One table shows 968 total outlets, while another table shows 921 total outlets. These totals include both franchised and company-owned locations.
It is important to note that the FDD contains multiple tables presenting outlet information, and these tables may differ in their scope or the way they categorize outlets. This discrepancy could be due to different reporting methods, inclusion/exclusion of certain types of outlets, or variations in how Buildingstars defines an 'outlet' for reporting purposes.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review all Item 20 tables in the FDD and seek clarification from Buildingstars regarding any discrepancies or inconsistencies in the reported outlet numbers. Understanding the composition of these numbers is crucial for assessing the overall size and growth of the Buildingstars franchise system.