How many total Chocolate Fish Coffee outlets were open at the start of 2023?
Chocolate_Fish_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Column 4 | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets at the End of the Year | ||||
| Franchised | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Company-Owned | 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 38–41)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 3 outlets open at the start of 2023. These were all company-owned.
Specifically, the FDD provides a systemwide outlet summary that breaks down the number of company-owned versus franchised locations. For 2023, the table indicates 3 company-owned outlets at the start of the year and zero franchised outlets.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the brand's existing footprint and growth trajectory. The fact that all locations were company-owned at the beginning of 2023 suggests that Chocolate Fish Coffee may be in the early stages of franchising or primarily focused on corporate expansion.