What was the net change in the number of Kitchen Solvers total outlets during the year 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, the net change in the number of total Kitchen Solvers outlets in 2023 was -1. This means that the total number of outlets decreased by one during that year. At the start of 2023, there were 51 total outlets, which decreased to 50 by the end of the year.
Specifically, this change reflects the performance of franchised outlets, as the number of company-owned outlets remained at zero throughout 2023. The decrease in franchised outlets from 51 to 50 accounts for the total net change of -1.
A prospective franchisee should consider this information in the context of Kitchen Solvers' overall growth trends. While 2023 saw a slight decrease, the following year, 2024, experienced a net increase of +9 outlets. Reviewing several years of outlet data can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the stability and growth potential of the franchise system.