What was the total number of Buildingstars outlets that ceased operations for other reasons in 2022?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlets at Start of | Outlets | Termina | Non | Reacquired by | Ceased Operations - | Outlets at End of the | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Year | Opened | tions | Renewals | Franchisor | Other Reasons | Year |
| 2022 | 193 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 216 | |
| IL | 2023 | 216 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 262 |
| 2024 | 262 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 273 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| IN | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| KS | 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 180 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 183 | |
| MO | 2023 | 183 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 196 |
| 2024 | 196 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 192 | |
| 2022 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 48 | |
| NC* | 2023 | 48 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 68 |
| 2024 | 68 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 88 | |
| 2022 | 56 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 66 | |
| NJ | 2023 | 66 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 90 |
| 2024 | 90 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 114 | |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | |
| NY | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | |
| 2022 | 125 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 124 | |
| PA | 2023 | 124 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 123 |
| 2024 | 123 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 124 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| SC | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | |
| TN | 2023 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 25 | |
| 2022 | 112 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 108 | |
| TX | 2023 | 108 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 128 |
| 2024 | 128 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 151 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| WV | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 920 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 956 | |
| Total | 2023 | 956 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 1,121 |
| 2024 | 1,121 | 362 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 1,251 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 34–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a total of 177 outlets ceased operations for 'other reasons' in 2022. This number is derived from the collective data of company-owned outlets across various states, as detailed in Table 9 of Item 20.
Specifically, the table provides a state-by-state breakdown of outlet activity, including the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. For 2022, the total number of outlets ceasing operations for 'other reasons' across all listed states sums up to 177.
This information is crucial for potential Buildingstars franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of existing franchises. A high number of closures for 'other reasons' might warrant further investigation into the specific challenges or market conditions affecting these outlets. It is important to note that 'other reasons' can encompass a variety of factors, such as economic conditions, local market saturation, or individual franchisee circumstances. Therefore, prospective franchisees should seek clarification from Buildingstars regarding the specific reasons behind these closures to make an informed investment decision.