In what year did Gold Star open one outlet in Ohio?
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, one outlet was opened in Ohio during 2023 and one in 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the changes in outlet numbers across different states. This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it shows the growth and changes in the number of Gold Star outlets in specific regions.
Specifically, for Ohio, the table shows the number of outlets at the start of each year, the number of outlets opened, reacquired from a franchisee, closed, and sold to a franchisee, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. This detailed breakdown helps prospective franchisees understand the dynamics of the Gold Star franchise network in Ohio.
Reviewing this data, a potential franchisee can see the recent expansion of Gold Star in Ohio. The opening of one outlet in both 2023 and 2024 indicates a growing presence and potential market for the franchise in this state. This information can be used to assess the opportunities and challenges of investing in a Gold Star franchise in Ohio.