How many Chocolate Bash outlets were located in California at the end of 2021?
Chocolate_Bash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Column 2 | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Termi- Nations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | ||||||||
| AZ | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| CA | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Totals | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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, there were 2 Chocolate Bash outlets in California at the end of 2021. At the start of 2021, there was 1 outlet. During that year, 1 outlet was opened. Therefore, the total number of Chocolate Bash outlets at the end of 2021 was 2.
It is important to note that this data reflects the number of franchised outlets and does not include any company-owned locations. The FDD provides a detailed overview of outlet activity, including openings, closures, and transfers, which can help potential franchisees understand the brand's growth and stability in specific markets.
Prospective franchisees should analyze these trends in conjunction with other factors, such as market demographics and competition, to assess the viability of opening a Chocolate Bash franchise in a particular location. Reviewing the complete Item 20 data in the FDD will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's performance.