What was the total number of Hydrodog outlets at the start of 2024?
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, at the start of 2024, there were a total of 18 Hydrodog outlets. This number is derived from the sum of franchised outlets.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of outlet activity over the past three years, including the number of outlets at the beginning and end of each year, as well as the net change. This information can be useful for prospective franchisees to understand the recent growth and changes within the Hydrodog franchise system.
Specifically, the data shows that the number of franchised Hydrodog outlets decreased by one in 2023, going from 19 to 18. In 2024, the number of franchised outlets increased by two, ending the year with 20 locations. Additionally, in 2024, Hydrodog opened one company-owned outlet, bringing the total number of company-owned stores to one and the total number of Hydrodog outlets to 21.