In what year did Kitchen Solvers experience a net decrease in the total number of outlets?
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets decreased in 2023. The number of total outlets at the start of 2023 was 51, and the number of total outlets at the end of the year was 50, resulting in a net change of -1. This indicates a slight contraction in the total number of Kitchen Solvers locations during that year.
Specifically, the decrease occurred within the franchised outlets. At the beginning of 2023, there were 51 franchised outlets, but by the end of the year, the number decreased to 50. The company-owned outlets remained stable at zero for all three years, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the importance of understanding the factors that contributed to the net decrease in 2023. While the decrease was small, it is essential to investigate whether this was due to closures, terminations, or other reasons. Reviewing the complete Item 20 tables in the FDD, and speaking with current and former franchisees, can provide valuable insights into the stability and growth trends of the Kitchen Solvers franchise system.