How many Deka Lash outlets opened in total during 2022?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By | Ceased Opera- | Franchised Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of Year i cai | Opened | Iteliewais | Franchisor Trancinsor | tions- Other Reasons | Operating at Year End | |||
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Ohio | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Oklahoma | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Oregon | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ŭ | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| , | 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| South Carolina | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Court Carolina | 2023** | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Tennessee | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Utah | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Virginia | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Washington | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| West Virginia | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| vvest viigiilia | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 90 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 103 | |
| Total | 2022 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 123 |
| 2023 | 123 | 23 | 1 outlet this tak | 0 - | 1 | 14 | 130 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 57–62)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 26 Deka Lash outlets opened in 2022. This number reflects the total of both franchise and company-owned locations that began operations during that year. This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the brand's growth and expansion rate.
Specifically, this data point helps prospective franchisees evaluate the brand's momentum and market penetration. A higher number of new openings can indicate strong brand demand and successful franchise operations. However, it's also important to consider where these openings occurred and whether they were franchised or company-owned, as this can influence the support and competition a new franchisee might experience.
Furthermore, the FDD provides a breakdown of outlet openings by state, allowing potential franchisees to assess growth in specific geographic areas. For example, in 2022, North Carolina saw 3 new Deka Lash locations open, while states like Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia did not have any new openings. This level of detail can help franchisees target markets with demonstrated growth potential or identify areas where the brand may be less saturated.
In addition to new openings, the FDD also tracks terminations, non-renewals, and closures. In 2022, there were 3 ceased operations for other reasons. Analyzing these figures alongside the number of openings provides a more comprehensive understanding of the overall health and stability of the Deka Lash franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these trends to make an informed investment decision.