What was the total number of Bumper Man outlets at the end of 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, at the end of 2023, there were a total of 131 Bumper Man outlets. This number is calculated by summing the 'Outlets at End of the Year' across all states for the year 2023. This reflects the net change in the number of Bumper Man franchises, taking into account new openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, and other reasons for ceasing operations.
For a prospective franchisee, this number provides a snapshot of the brand's overall footprint and growth trajectory. A higher number of total outlets typically indicates a more established brand with greater market presence. However, it's important to consider this number in conjunction with other factors, such as the number of outlets opened and closed during the year, to get a sense of the system's health and stability.
It is also important to note the individual state performance. For example, Texas had 15 outlets at the end of 2023, while several states such as Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Nebraska had significantly fewer. This suggests that market penetration and brand recognition may vary considerably from state to state, which could influence a franchisee's potential success depending on their chosen location. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these differences and consider how they might impact their own business.