How many franchised Mr. Sandless outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Mr_Sandless 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 | 2022 | 155 | 164 | 9 |
| 2023 | 164 | 189 | 25 | |
| 2024 | 189 | 198 | 9 | |
| Affiliate-Owned | 2022 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | -9 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Grand Total | 2022 | 164 | 173 | 9 |
| 2023 | 172 | 189 | 16 | |
| 2024 | 189 | 198 | 9 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 164 franchised outlets operating at the start of 2023. This number is part of a table summarizing outlet data over the past three years, also including information for 2022 and 2024. The table also includes the number of affiliate-owned outlets and a grand total of all outlets.
Specifically, the table provides a year-by-year breakdown of the number of franchised Mr. Sandless outlets at the beginning and end of each year, as well as the net change in the number of outlets. For a prospective franchisee, this provides a quick overview of the growth and changes within the Mr. Sandless franchise system.
It's important to note that while the table provides a system-wide view, it does not detail the performance or changes at the individual outlet level. Further research into specific locations and reasons for outlet changes would give a more complete picture. Reviewing the list of current and former franchisees in Exhibit I of the FDD would be a good next step.