What was the total number of Expense Reduction Analysts company-owned outlets at the end of 2023?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (REGIONAL FRANCHISEES)**
TABLE NO. 1 SYSTEMWIDE OUTLET SUMMARY FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024
| OUTLET TYPE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE START OF THE YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | NET CHANGE* (+ or -) |
|---|
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (REGIONAL FRANCHISEES) (FDD pages 52–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Expense Reduction Analysts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2023, Expense Reduction Analysts had a total of 2 company-owned outlets. This is an increase of 2 outlets from the start of the year, as the company had zero company-owned locations at the beginning of 2023.
It's worth noting that Expense Reduction Analysts' company-owned store count remained at 2 at the end of 2024. This indicates that Expense Reduction Analysts has not been actively expanding its company-owned operations, and is more focused on franchising.
For a prospective franchisee, this information suggests that Expense Reduction Analysts' business model is heavily franchise-focused. This may mean that franchisees receive more support and attention than they might if the company also had to manage a large number of company-owned locations. However, it could also mean that the franchisor has limited experience operating outlets directly.