How many Endless Summer Sweets outlets were at the end of 2021?
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 | |
| Company-Owned | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 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, at the end of 2021, there was a total of one outlet. This single outlet was company-owned, with no franchised locations in operation at that time. This information is derived from the system-wide outlet summary provided in the FDD.
Specifically, the data shows that for the year 2021, there were zero franchised outlets and one company-owned outlet. This means that all of Endless Summer Sweets's business was conducted through this single company-operated location.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that Endless Summer Sweets is a relatively new franchise system or has not yet begun franchising as of 2021. It is important to note that the numbers reported in the FDD reflect the status at the end of each respective year. A potential franchisee should further investigate the growth and development of the franchise system since 2021 to assess the brand's trajectory and potential for success.