What was the total number of Chocolate Fish Coffee outlets at the end of 2021?
Chocolate_Fish_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Table 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years 2021 to 2023**
| 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 |
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, at the end of 2021, there were a total of 3 Chocolate Fish Coffee outlets. Of these, none were franchised and 3 were company-owned. This indicates that Chocolate Fish Coffee was primarily operating company-owned stores at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights that Chocolate Fish Coffee was still in the early stages of franchising as of 2021. The absence of franchised locations could mean there is less historical data available regarding franchisee performance and support.
It's important to note that while the total number of outlets is provided, the FDD does not specify the exact locations of these outlets beyond the state of California. A potential franchisee may want to inquire about the performance history of these company-owned stores and the strategic plans for expanding the franchise system.