What is the greatest number of Craters & Freighters outlets at the end of any year in the table?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 2023 | 64 | 64 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 64 | 65 | +1 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 2023 | 64 | 64 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 64 | 65 | +1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 45–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the greatest number of outlets at the end of any year in the provided table is 65. This occurred in 2024. At the start of 2024, there were 64 franchised outlets. During 2024, one new franchised outlet was opened, bringing the total to 65 by the end of the year. There were no company-owned outlets during this period.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a relatively stable franchise system with a slight growth trend. The fact that the number of outlets has remained fairly consistent over the three years suggests that Craters & Freighters has an established business model.
It's important to note that while the total number of outlets provides a general overview, further investigation into the performance and location of these outlets would be beneficial for potential franchisees. Understanding the factors that contributed to the opening of the new outlet in 2024 can also provide valuable insights.