How many company-owned Crave Cookies outlets were there at the end of 2024?
Crave_Cookies 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 | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 21 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 35 | 14 | |
| Company-Owned | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 9 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 22 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 22 | 37 | 15 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 41–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were 2 company-owned outlets. The FDD provides a table that tracks the status of company-owned outlets from 2021 to 2024. In 2024, Crave Cookies started the year with 1 company-owned outlet and ended the year with 2, reflecting a net change of 1 outlet.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates the level of involvement Crave Cookies has in operating its own stores. A small number of company-owned stores, like the 2 reported, may suggest that the franchisor is more focused on franchising as their primary business model, rather than direct operation.
It is important to note that while the table provides a historical overview, it does not forecast future growth or strategies regarding company-owned outlets. Franchisees should inquire about Crave Cookies's plans for corporate-owned stores, as this can impact the support, resources, and overall direction of the franchise system.