According to Fitstop's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, no company-owned outlets were sold to franchisees during 2023. The provided table regarding the status of company-owned outlets from 2021 to 2023 indicates that in 2023, the number of company-owned outlets at the start of the year was 0, and the number at the end of the year was 1, resulting from a net change of +1. The table regarding California outlets shows that in 2023, one outlet was opened, and zero outlets were sold to franchisees.

This information is crucial for potential Fitstop franchisees as it provides insight into the company's strategy regarding company-owned versus franchised locations. The fact that no company-owned locations were sold to franchisees in 2023 could indicate a preference for maintaining company-owned operations or a lack of existing company-owned locations to sell.

A prospective franchisee might want to inquire about Fitstop's future plans for company-owned locations, including whether there are plans to sell any to franchisees in the future. Understanding the franchisor's long-term strategy can help a franchisee make an informed decision about investing in the franchise.