How many Central Bark Doggy Day Care facilities were operating at the start of 2024?
Central_Bark_Doggy_Day_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Facilities at the Start of the Year | Facilities at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 33 | 35 | +2 |
| 2023 | 35 | 38 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 38 | 41 | +3 | |
| Company-Owned2 | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 33 | 35 | +2 |
| 2023 | 35 | 38 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 38 | 41 | +3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION TABLE NO. 1 (FDD pages 49–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Central Bark Doggy Day Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 38 facilities operating at the start of 2024. This number is derived from the 'Systemwide Facility Summary' table, which provides a breakdown of the number of facilities at the start and end of each year from 2022 to 2024. The figures include both franchised and company-owned outlets. The note indicates that the figures are as of December 31st of each year.
Specifically, for franchised locations, the table shows 35 facilities at the start of 2023 and 38 at the end of 2023, indicating a net change of +3. Since the figures are as of December 31st, the 38 facilities at the end of 2023 represent the number of facilities at the start of 2024. There were no company-owned facilities during this period, so the total number of Central Bark Doggy Day Care facilities operating at the start of 2024 was 38.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the growth and current size of the Central Bark Doggy Day Care system. It's important to note that while the number of facilities increased from 2022 to 2024, past performance does not guarantee future results. Franchisees should also consider the number of facilities opened, terminated, or ceased operations for a more comprehensive understanding of the system's dynamics.