How many franchised Hydrodog outlets were operating at the end of 2022?
Hydrodog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 18 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 20 | +2 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 2022 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 18 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 21 | +3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 40–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 19 franchised outlets operating at the end of 2022. This number is consistent with the number of franchised outlets at the start of the year, indicating no net change in the number of franchised locations during 2022. This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides a snapshot of the brand's stability and growth (or lack thereof) during that specific year.
Specifically, the table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. In 2022, Hydrodog started with 19 franchised outlets and ended the year with the same number. There were no outlets opened, terminated, non-renewed, reacquired by the franchisor, or ceased operations for other reasons during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data point offers insight into the brand's performance and footprint. A static number of outlets might suggest a period of consolidation or a lack of expansion efforts. It is important to consider this in conjunction with other factors, such as the financial performance of existing outlets and the franchisor's plans for future growth, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise opportunity.