What was the net change in the total number of Desi District outlets during 2021?
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, the net change in the total number of outlets during 2021 was an increase of two. At the start of 2021, there was one company-owned Desi District outlet. By the end of 2021, the number of company-owned outlets had increased to three. No franchised outlets existed during this period.
Specifically, in Texas, the number of Desi District outlets increased from one at the beginning of 2021 to three by the end of the year. This growth was achieved by opening two new outlets during that year. There were no outlets reacquired from franchisees, closed, or sold to franchisees during 2021.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the brand's initial growth phase was focused on company-owned locations. The FDD provides historical data on outlet changes, which can help potential franchisees understand the brand's growth trajectory and stability.