How many total Hydrodog outlets were operating at the start of 2022?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
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 a total of 19 Hydrodog outlets operating at the start of 2022. All 19 of these outlets were franchised. By the end of 2022, the total number of Hydrodog outlets remained at 19, with no net change during the year. This indicates that while there were no new openings, there were also no terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor or other reasons for ceased operations.
Specifically, the data reveals that in 2022, states like Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia and Washington each had at least one Hydrodog location open at the start of the year. Missouri had five locations and no locations were open in New Jersey, Arizona, or North Carolina at the start of 2022.
It is important to note that the figures provided in Item 20 of the FDD represent historical data. While this information can be useful for understanding the brand's past performance, it is not necessarily indicative of future results. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own due diligence and carefully consider all available information before making a decision to invest in a Hydrodog franchise.