What was the total number of Crave Cookies franchises operating at the end of 2022?
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 2022, there were 8 franchised outlets. This indicates a relatively new franchise system, as the number of franchises grew from 0 in 2021 to 8 by the end of 2022.
Additionally, there was 1 company-owned Crave Cookies outlet operating at the end of 2022. Combining the franchised and company-owned locations, the total number of Crave Cookies outlets at the end of 2022 was 9.
For a prospective franchisee, this data suggests that Crave Cookies is an emerging franchise. The growth in franchise locations between 2022 and 2024 suggests increasing brand recognition and market penetration. However, it is important to conduct thorough due diligence to assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a relatively new franchise system.