How many Chocolate Bash franchised 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 2 franchised outlets operating. This is an increase of 1 outlet compared to the beginning of the year.
Additionally, the FDD provides a breakdown by state. In California, there were 2 Chocolate Bash franchised outlets operating at the end of 2021. Across all locations, there was a net increase of 1 franchised location during 2021.
It is important to note that these figures reflect the number of outlets operating at a specific point in time. The number of operating franchises can be influenced by various factors, including new openings, closures, and transfers. Prospective franchisees should consider these trends when evaluating the potential of a Chocolate Bash franchise.