How many Dryject outlets opened in Illinois during 2024?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Terminations | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired By Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at the End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 42–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no new Dryject outlets opened in Illinois during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets for the years 2022 to 2024, showing that in 2024, the number of outlets opened in Illinois was zero. However, the table also indicates that there was one Dryject outlet operating in Illinois at the start of 2024, and one at the end of 2024, implying that while no new locations opened, one was already in operation.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates that the Illinois market may already be served. It is important to note that while no new outlets opened in 2024, one existing outlet continued to operate. This could mean that the existing market is stable, or that there are challenges to opening new Dryject locations in Illinois.
It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to investigate the reasons behind the lack of new openings in Illinois during 2024. Understanding the market dynamics, potential saturation, or any specific challenges in the region would be crucial before making a decision to invest in a Dryject franchise in Illinois. Further conversations with the franchisor and existing franchisees in nearby states could provide valuable insights.