What was the total number of Desi District outlets opened across all locations in 2022?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Totals | 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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 a total of 2 outlets opened in Texas during 2022. The FDD also indicates that there were zero franchised outlets opened in 2022. The information is based on the Systemwide Outlet Summary for the years 2021 to 2023.
Specifically, the data provided in Item 20 includes a breakdown of outlet activity by state. For Texas, the number of outlets opened in 2022 is listed as 2. This suggests that all of the Desi District's openings occurred within company-owned operations, as the franchised outlets remained at zero.
Prospective franchisees should note that the growth of Desi District in 2022 was limited to company-owned stores in Texas. This may reflect the brand's strategic focus or the relative attractiveness of the Texas market. Further investigation into the reasons behind this concentration of growth could be beneficial for anyone considering investing in a Desi District franchise.