How many company-owned Gold Star outlets were there at the end of 2024?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet type | YEAR | Outlets at the start of the year | Outlets at the end of the year | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPANY | 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OWNED | ||||
| 2023 | 7 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 48–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Gold Star's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were 9 company-owned outlets. The FDD provides a table that tracks the status of both franchised and company-owned outlets over a three-year period. This table shows the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as the net change in the number of outlets.
Specifically for company-owned stores, the table shows that Gold Star started 2024 with 8 company-owned outlets. During 2024, the company experienced a net increase of 1 company-owned outlet. This resulted in a total of 9 company-owned outlets by the end of 2024.
This information is useful for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the operational structure of Gold Star, showing the balance between franchised and company-operated locations. Observing the changes in company-owned store counts over time can indicate Gold Star's strategic approach to market expansion and direct involvement in managing outlets.