How many company-owned Chocolate Bash outlets were operating at the end of 2021?
Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2021 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | +2 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 8 | +4 | |
| Company-Owned | 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 7 | +2 | |
| 2023 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 35–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2021, there were 3 company-owned Chocolate Bash outlets. Throughout 2021, the number of company-owned outlets remained constant, starting the year with 3 outlets and ending with 3 outlets, resulting in a net change of 0.
This information is part of a broader overview of outlet statistics provided in Item 20 of the FDD, which includes data on both franchised and company-owned locations. This data helps prospective franchisees understand the growth and operational trends within the Chocolate Bash franchise system.
Specifically, the table provides a year-by-year breakdown of outlet counts, allowing potential franchisees to assess the stability and expansion of company-owned stores alongside franchised units. Reviewing these figures over several years, from 2021 to 2023, can give a sense of Chocolate Bash's strategic emphasis on company-owned versus franchised growth.