What was the net change in the number of Buildingstars outlets in Illinois from the start of 2022 to the end of 2024?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlets at Start | Outlets | Outlets Reacquired | Outlets Sold | Outlets at End | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | of the Year | Opened | From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | to Franchisee | of the Year |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| AZ | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| FL | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| GA | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| IL | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| KS | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MO | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| NC* | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| NJ | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the number of outlets in Illinois remained constant from the start of 2022 to the end of 2024. The number of Buildingstars outlets in Illinois was 1 at the start of 2022, 1 at the end of 2022, 1 at the end of 2023, and 1 at the end of 2024. There were no outlets opened, reacquired from a franchisee, closed, or sold to a franchisee during this period.
This indicates a very stable presence for Buildingstars in Illinois during the reported period. A prospective franchisee might want to investigate the reasons behind the lack of growth and understand the specific market dynamics in Illinois. It is important to note that this data reflects only the company-owned and franchised units and does not include franchisees of Buildingstars International, Inc.'s master franchisees.
For a potential Buildingstars franchisee, this information highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of specific regional markets. While overall system growth might be positive, individual states can experience different trajectories. Further due diligence into the Illinois market would be essential to assess its potential for a new franchisee.