How many Burros Fries outlets were operating in California at the start of 2023?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 2021 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
| AZ | 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Totals | 2021 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 50–53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 8 Burros Fries outlets operating in California at the start of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of company-owned outlets for the fiscal years ending 2021 through 2023.
Specifically, the table details the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, outlets reacquired from franchisees, outlets closed, outlets sold to franchisees, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. This information is broken down by state, allowing prospective franchisees to see the brand's growth and changes in specific markets like California.
For a potential Burros Fries franchisee, this historical data is valuable in assessing the brand's performance and stability in California. Observing the changes in outlet numbers over the years can provide insights into the market dynamics and the franchisor's ability to manage and grow its presence in the state. It is important to note that these figures pertain to company-owned outlets, and further investigation may be needed to understand the performance and changes in franchised outlets.