How many transfers of Itan outlets from franchisees to new owners occurred in 2022?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TABLE 1 - SYSTEM-WIDE OUTLET SUMMARY FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Type | Year | Net Change | ||
| Franchised | 2022 | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| 2023 | 26 | 24 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 28 | +4 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | -5 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 29 | -2 | |
| 2024 TABLE 2 - TRANSFERS OF OUTLETS FROM FRANCHISEES TO NEW OWNERS (OTHER THAN THE FRANCHISOR) FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024 State | 29 | 28 | -1 | |
| California | 2022 2023 2024 | 9 0 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 42–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 9 transfers of Itan outlets from franchisees to new owners in California during 2022. The FDD provides this information in a table summarizing outlet transfers over a three-year period. This data is specific to transfers from existing franchisees to new owners, excluding transfers back to Itan itself.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the resale market for Itan franchises. A higher number of transfers might indicate a more liquid market, where franchisees can more easily sell their businesses. However, it could also signal potential issues with franchisee profitability or satisfaction, prompting them to sell.
It is important to note that the provided data only specifies transfers within California. A prospective franchisee should inquire whether this is representative of the entire Itan system or if transfer rates vary significantly in other regions. Understanding the reasons behind these transfers, whether due to retirement, relocation, or underperformance, would also be valuable in assessing the overall health and stability of the Itan franchise system.