How many Bumper Man outlets were operating in North Carolina at the end of 2023?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 | |
| New Mexico | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| North | 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Carolina | ||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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 7 Bumper Man outlets operating in North Carolina at the end of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the changes in outlet numbers over the past three years.
Specifically, for North Carolina in 2023, the table shows 7 outlets at the start of the year. During 2023, there were no new Bumper Man outlets opened, no terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions by the franchisor, or any other reasons for ceased operations. Therefore, the number of outlets at the end of the year remained at 7.
This information is useful for potential franchisees to understand the stability and growth (or lack thereof) of the Bumper Man franchise in North Carolina. A consistent number of outlets might indicate a stable market presence, but it could also suggest limited growth opportunities within the state. It would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to investigate the reasons behind the lack of growth and to assess the market potential in specific territories within North Carolina.