How many Endless Summer Sweets franchised outlets were opened in 2022?
Endless_Summer_Sweets Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Column 3 | Column 4 | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | |||
| Franchised | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 35–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Endless Summer Sweets's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no franchised outlets opened in 2022. The relevant table in Item 20 provides a system-wide outlet summary for the years 2021 to 2023. For franchised outlets, the table shows the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as the net change. In 2022, there were 0 franchised outlets at the start of the year and 0 at the end, resulting in a net change of 0.
Another table in Item 20 provides a state-by-state breakdown of outlet activity. This table also indicates that no Endless Summer Sweets franchised outlets opened in California during 2022. The totals row confirms that across all locations, 0 outlets were opened. This aligns with the system-wide summary, reinforcing that there were no new franchised Endless Summer Sweets locations established in 2022.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates that Endless Summer Sweets was not actively expanding its franchise network during 2022. While not necessarily negative, it may prompt further investigation into the brand's growth strategy and the reasons behind the lack of new openings during that year. It would be prudent to inquire with the franchisor about their plans for future expansion and the support they provide to new franchisees in establishing their businesses.