How many Gold Star outlets were sold to franchisees in Ohio during 2021?
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 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 were 2 outlets sold to franchisees in Ohio during 2021. This information is detailed in Item 20, which provides an overview of outlet activity, including openings, closures, and transfers.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the level of franchise resales within the Ohio market. A higher number of resales could suggest a more active market for existing Gold Star franchises, potentially offering opportunities to acquire established locations. However, it could also signal potential challenges or turnover within the franchisee network that require further investigation.
It's important to note that this figure represents only the number of outlets sold to franchisees and does not reflect the overall health or performance of those locations. A prospective franchisee should consider this data in conjunction with other information, such as financial performance representations and discussions with existing franchisees, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Gold Star franchise system in Ohio.