What was the net change in the number of franchised Dq Treat outlets during 2023?
Dq_Treat Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 828 | 789 | -39 |
| 2023 | 789 | 751 | -38 | |
| 2024 | 751 | 727 | -24 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 828 | 789 | -39 |
| 2023 | 789 | 751 | -38 | |
| 2024 | 751 | 727 | -24 |
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 289 | 376 | 87 |
| 2023 | 376 | 371 | -5 | |
| 2024 | 371 | 358 | -13 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 289 | 376 | 87 |
| 2023 | 376 | 371 | -5 | |
| 2024 | 371 | 358 | -13 |
Source: Item 20 — UItem 20U***:** U**Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 56–67)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dq Treat's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are two categories of franchised outlets: direct-licensed and subfranchised. For direct-licensed franchised outlets, the net change in 2023 was -38. For subfranchised outlets, the net change was -5. Therefore, the total net change in the number of franchised Dq Treat outlets during 2023 was -43.
The direct-licensed franchised outlets started 2023 with 789 outlets and ended with 751, resulting in the net decrease of 38 units. The subfranchised outlets started 2023 with 376 outlets and ended with 371, resulting in the net decrease of 5 units.
It is important to note that these figures do not include company-owned outlets, which remained at zero for both the beginning and end of 2023. A prospective franchisee should consider these net changes in the context of their investment and market strategy. Understanding the dynamics behind outlet changes, such as closures or transfers, can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the Dq Treat franchise system.