How many Gold Star outlets were transferred from franchisees to new owners in Ohio during 2022?
Gold_Star Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| STATE | YEAR | Number of transfers |
|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| OHIO | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 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, there was one transfer of a Gold Star outlet from a franchisee to a new owner in Ohio during 2022. This information is detailed in Table No. 2, which specifically tracks such transfers for the years 2022 through 2024. This data point is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the stability and transfer activity within the Gold Star franchise system.
The number of transfers can be an indicator of franchisee satisfaction, business performance, or other factors influencing ownership changes. A low number of transfers, as seen in Ohio for 2023 and 2024 with zero transfers, might suggest stability within the market. Conversely, a higher number could warrant further investigation into the reasons behind the transfers.
It is important to note that this table only reflects transfers to new owners other than the franchisor or an affiliate. Transfers back to Gold Star itself are tracked separately in Table No. 3, which details the status of franchised outlets. Reviewing both tables provides a more complete picture of outlet transitions within the Gold Star system.