How many Bumper Man outlets were operating in Kansas at the start of 2024?
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 2 Bumper Man outlets operating in Kansas at the start of 2024. The table in Item 20 provides a detailed breakdown of outlet activity by state and year, showing the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is valuable in understanding the historical growth and stability of the Bumper Man franchise in specific geographic areas. Seeing that Kansas maintained a steady number of 2 outlets from 2023 to 2024 with no closures or transfers might suggest a stable market presence. However, the absence of new openings could also indicate limited growth opportunities or market saturation.
It's important to note that past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. A potential franchisee should investigate the reasons behind the lack of new openings and closures, and research the specific market conditions in Kansas to assess the potential for future growth. This information, combined with other factors such as local competition and demographic trends, can help in making an informed decision about investing in a Bumper Man franchise.