How many Gold Star outlets were open in Kentucky at the end of 2024?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| | 2024 | 1 | | OHIO | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | | TOTAL | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 3 | | | 2024 | 1 |
TABLE NO. 4
STATUS OF COMPANY-OWNED OUTLETS
FOR YEARS 2020-2024
| STATE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE START OF YEAR | OUTLETS OPENED | OUTLETS REAQUIRED FROM FRANCHISEE | OUTLETS CLOSED | OUTLETS SOLD TO FRANCHISEE | OUTLETS AT END OF YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| KENTUCKY | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
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, there was 1 Gold Star outlet open in Kentucky at the end of 2024. The provided table details outlet activity in Kentucky from 2022 to 2024.
Specifically, the table shows that at the start of 2024, there was 1 outlet. During 2024, there were no outlets opened, reacquired from a franchisee, closed, or sold to a franchisee. Therefore, the number of outlets at the end of 2024 remained at 1.
Prospective franchisees in Kentucky should note the limited number of outlets currently operating within the state. This may indicate limited brand presence or market saturation. Further investigation into Gold Star's expansion plans and market analysis for Kentucky is advisable.