What was the net change in the number of total Marble Slab Creamery outlets during 2022?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Start of the Year | End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 254 | 250 | -4 |
| 2023 | 250 | 248 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 248 | 249 | +1 | |
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 254 | 250 | -4 |
| 2023 | 250 | 248 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 248 | 249 | +1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets, including both franchised and company-owned, experienced a net decrease of 4 locations during 2022. The number of franchised Marble Slab Creamery outlets decreased from 254 at the start of the year to 250 by the end of 2022. There were no company-owned Marble Slab Creamery outlets during this period, as the number remained at 0 for both the start and end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a contraction in the number of Marble Slab Creamery locations. While not necessarily indicative of overall brand health, it could suggest challenges in maintaining existing franchise locations. A decrease in the number of locations could be due to closures, non-renewals, or terminations of franchise agreements.
It is important to note that while the total number of outlets decreased, this does not provide a complete picture of the Marble Slab Creamery system's performance. Factors such as gross sales, profitability of existing locations, and the reasons for outlet closures would provide a more comprehensive understanding. A prospective franchisee should investigate these factors further to assess the overall health and potential of the Marble Slab Creamery franchise system.