How many Kitchen Solvers franchised outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Kitchen_Solvers 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 Outlets | 2022 | 49 | 51 | +2 |
| 2023 | 51 | 50 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 50 | 59 | +9 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL OUTLETS | 2022 | 49 | 51 | +2 |
| 2023 | 51 | 50 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 50 | 59 | +9 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 44–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 51 franchised outlets operating at the start of 2023. This number is based on the system-wide outlet summary provided in Item 20 of the FDD, which tracks the number of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. The table specifically lists the number of outlets at the start of each year.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing scale of Kitchen Solvers' franchise network. It shows the number of established businesses already operating under the Kitchen Solvers brand at that time. This can be useful in assessing the brand's market presence and potential for growth in different regions.
It is important to note that while the number of outlets at the start of 2023 was 51, the number decreased to 50 by the end of the year. This suggests that during 2023, Kitchen Solvers experienced a net decrease of one franchise, which could be due to closures, terminations, or non-renewals. Reviewing the reasons behind these changes can provide further insight into the stability and performance of the franchise system.