What was the total number of Coffee News outlets at the start of 2023?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Total | 2022 | 487 | 3 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 47/-8* | 355 |
| 2023 | 355 | 15 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5* | 333 | |
| 2024 | 333 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 307 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of Coffee News outlets at the start of 2023 was 355. This figure represents the combined total of franchised and company-owned outlets operating within the United States, Central America, and Canada.
For a prospective franchisee, this number provides a snapshot of the brand's scale and presence at that specific time. It's important to note that this number is a single data point and doesn't reveal the complete picture of the franchise system's health. Factors such as outlet performance, market saturation, and overall growth trends should also be considered.
It is also important to note that the number of outlets at the start of 2023 decreased to 333 by the end of the year, with 15 outlets opening and 32 terminating. This indicates a net decrease of 22 outlets throughout the year. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons for this decrease and evaluate whether this trend is likely to continue.