What was the total number of Cr3 American Exteriors outlets 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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets at the start of 2023 was 5. This number includes 5 company-owned outlets and 0 franchised outlets.
This indicates that at the beginning of 2023, Cr3 American Exteriors primarily operated through company-owned stores. For a prospective franchisee, this could mean that the franchise system was relatively new at that time, with limited operational history for franchised locations.
It's important to note that while there were 5 total outlets at the start of 2023, the number of company-owned outlets decreased to 3 by the end of the year, while franchised outlets increased to 7. This suggests a shift in Cr3 American Exteriors's business model towards franchising during 2023.