What was the total number of Craters & Freighters outlets at the end of 2022?
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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 45–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2022, the total number of outlets was 64. Specifically, there were 64 franchised outlets and zero company-owned outlets. This number remained constant throughout 2022, with no net change in the number of outlets.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a stable franchise system, at least in terms of outlet numbers. It suggests that Craters & Freighters did not experience any significant growth or decline in its number of locations during that year. This stability could be seen as a positive sign, indicating a well-established and managed franchise network.
It is important to note that while the total number of outlets remained constant, this does not necessarily mean that individual locations did not change hands or experience other transitions. The FDD provides further details on outlet transfers, terminations, and other changes that may have occurred within the Craters & Freighters system during 2022.