What was the net change in the number of company-owned Byrider outlets during 2022?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Column 3 Outlets at the Start of the Year | Column 4 Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2021 | 135 | 137 | +2 |
| 2022 | 137 | 125 | -12 | |
| 2023 | 125 | 113 | -12 | |
| Company- | 2021 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Owned | 2022 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| 2023 | 12 | 15 | +3 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 144 | 146 | +2 |
| 2022 | 146 | 137 | -9 | |
| 2023 | 137 | 128 | -9 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 81–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in the number of company-owned outlets during 2022 was an increase of 3. At the start of 2022, there were 9 company-owned Byrider outlets. By the end of 2022, this number had increased to 12.
This increase in company-owned outlets suggests that Byrider may be investing more in its own operations. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as testing new strategies or filling gaps in markets where franchising is not as prevalent.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the overall direction of the Byrider franchise system. While most franchisees will be opening franchised locations, it is important to understand the company's approach to its own stores.