In how many states did Hydrodog have outlets at the end of 2024?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Georgia | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Louisiana | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Maryland | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Massachusetts | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Missouri | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Nebraska | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| North Carolina | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ohio | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| South Carolina | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| South Dakota | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Virginia | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 40–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, Hydrodog had franchised outlets in 7 states: Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Ohio. Additionally, there was one company-owned outlet in New Jersey and one in Virginia. However, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Texas had no outlets at the end of 2024.
To determine the number of states with Hydrodog outlets, we need to count each state that had at least one outlet (either franchised or company-owned) at the end of 2024. Based on the provided tables, these states are Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Therefore, Hydrodog had outlets in a total of 9 states at the end of 2024. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it provides a clear picture of Hydrodog's geographic footprint and market presence. Understanding where Hydrodog currently operates can help franchisees assess market opportunities and potential competition in their desired areas.