How many Bumper Man outlets opened in Kentucky during 2023?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Total | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | Iowa | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2022 | 2
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no new Bumper Man outlets opened in Kentucky during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 shows that at the start of 2023, there were 3 outlets in Kentucky. The 'Outlets Opened' column indicates a '0' for 2023, and the 'Outlets at End of the Year' column also shows '3', confirming no new openings during that year.
This data point is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the brand's growth trajectory within specific states. A lack of new openings could indicate market saturation, slower brand expansion in that region, or other strategic decisions by Bumper Man.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind the absence of new openings in Kentucky during 2023. Understanding the market dynamics and the franchisor's plans for the region is essential for making an informed investment decision. This information can be gathered by speaking with current franchisees in Kentucky and directly with the Bumper Man franchisor.