How many franchised Caring Senior Service outlets were operating at the start of 2022?
Caring_Senior_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49 | 51 | +2 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 51 | 52 | +1 |
| 2024 | 52 | 57 | +5 | |
| G 0 1 | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Company-Owned | 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 48–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caring Senior Service's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 49 franchised outlets at the start of 2022. By the end of 2022, this number increased to 51, representing a net change of +2 for the year. This information is part of a table summarizing the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing scale of the Caring Senior Service franchise system at that time. It provides a baseline for evaluating the growth and changes in the number of franchised locations over the subsequent years. Reviewing these figures helps potential franchisees understand the historical growth trajectory of the franchise.
It is important to note that these figures only reflect the number of franchised outlets and do not include company-owned outlets. The FDD also provides data on company-owned outlets separately. Analyzing both franchised and company-owned outlet data can give a more comprehensive view of the Caring Senior Service system's overall size and structure.
Franchise outlet numbers are a key indicator of brand expansion and market penetration. A consistent increase in outlet numbers can be a positive sign, suggesting a healthy and growing franchise system. However, prospective franchisees should also consider other factors, such as outlet closures and transfers, to get a complete picture of the franchise's stability and performance.