How many Bumper Man outlets were operating in Pennsylvania at the end of 2022?
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 5 Bumper Man outlets operating in Pennsylvania at the end of 2022. The table in Item 20 provides a detailed breakdown of outlet activity by state and year, showing that Pennsylvania began 2022 with 4 outlets, opened 1 new outlet, and ended the year with 5. There were no terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, or other reasons for ceased operations during that year.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of Bumper Man's presence and performance in Pennsylvania. A growing number of outlets could indicate a healthy market and brand recognition, while closures or lack of growth might raise concerns. Reviewing this historical data helps assess the stability and potential of the Bumper Man franchise in a specific region.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind outlet openings or closures, and compare Pennsylvania's performance to other states to understand regional variations. Additionally, it's important to consider the projected growth for the next fiscal year, as mentioned elsewhere in the FDD, to gauge Bumper Man's future expectations for the Pennsylvania market.