How many company-owned Desi District outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Desi_District 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Company-Owned | 2021 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | +2 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | +2 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 49–52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 5 company-owned outlets at the start of 2023. The FDD provides a systemwide outlet summary for the years 2021 to 2023, detailing the number of franchised and company-owned outlets at the beginning and end of each year, as well as the net change in outlet numbers.
Specifically, for company-owned Desi District locations, the number of outlets increased from 1 at the start of 2021 to 3 by the end of that year. In 2022, the number of company-owned outlets grew from 3 to 5. However, in 2023, the number of company-owned outlets remained constant at 5 throughout the year. There were no new openings or closures of company-owned Desi District locations during 2023.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and stability of company-owned Desi District locations. The fact that the number of company-owned outlets remained stable in 2023 could indicate a period of consolidation or a strategic decision to focus on franchise expansion. A prospective franchisee might want to inquire about the reasons behind this stability and the future plans for company-owned outlets to better understand the overall direction of the Desi District franchise system.