What was the total number of Deka Lash outlets operating at the start of 2022?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2021 | 90 | 103 | +13 |
| 2022 | 103 | 123 | +20 | |
| 2023 | 123 | 130 | +7 | |
| Company-Owned* | 2021 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 6 | +1 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | -6 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 96 | 108 | +12 |
| 2022 | 108 | 129 | +21 | |
| 2023 | 129 | 130 | +1 |
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 108 outlets operating at the start of 2022. This number includes both franchised and company-owned Deka Lash locations.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that 103 of these locations were franchised, while 5 were company-owned. This means that the vast majority of Deka Lash locations were operated by franchisees rather than the parent company.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the overall size and composition of the Deka Lash franchise system. It demonstrates the growth of the franchise, as the total number of outlets increased from 96 in 2021 to 108 in 2022. This information can be helpful in assessing the stability and potential of the Deka Lash franchise opportunity.