How many franchised Cr3 American Exteriors outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of Year | Outlets at the End of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 7 | +7 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 13 | +6 | |
| Company | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Owned* | 2023 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 4 | +1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 10 | +5 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 17 | +7 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 49–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cr3 American Exteriors' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero franchised outlets operating at the start of 2023. The FDD outlines the number of franchised, company-owned, and total outlets at the start and end of each year from 2022 to 2024, as well as the net change in outlets.
Specifically, the table shows that at the beginning of 2022, there were no franchised Cr3 American Exteriors locations. Throughout 2022, there were no changes, so the year ended with zero franchised locations. Then, at the start of 2023, the number of franchised locations remained at zero. During 2023, seven new franchised locations opened, bringing the total to seven by the end of the year.
This indicates that Cr3 American Exteriors began franchising in 2023, and a prospective franchisee should consider this when evaluating the maturity and track record of the franchise system. The growth in franchised locations in subsequent years may also be relevant to understanding the brand's expansion and market penetration.