How many Desi District outlets were operating at the end of 2023 across all locations?
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, at the end of 2023, there were a total of 5 Desi District outlets operating. These were all company-owned, as the number of franchised outlets remained at zero throughout the years 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Specifically, the FDD provides a systemwide outlet summary that breaks down the number of franchised and company-owned outlets. For 2023, the table shows that there were zero franchised outlets and five company-owned outlets at the end of the year. This means the total number of Desi District locations open and operating was five.
Prospective franchisees should note that Desi District's initial growth has been through company-owned stores. The FDD indicates that they plan to begin franchising in 2024, with projected openings of franchised locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas.