How many company-owned and affiliated My Salon Suite outlets were there at the end of 2022?
My_Salon_Suite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 193 | 232 | +39 | |
| Franchises | 2023 | 232 | 275 | +43 |
| 2024 | 275 | 304 | +29 | |
| 2022 | 31 | 33 | +2 | |
| Company-Owned | 2023 | 33 | 48 | +15 |
| and Affiliates | 2024 | 48 | 51 | +3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 83–93)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2022, there were 33 company-owned and affiliated outlets. This figure reflects an increase of 2 outlets from the beginning of the year, when there were 31 company-owned and affiliated outlets. This information is part of a broader table summarizing outlet data from 2022 to 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this data point provides insight into the scale of My Salon Suite's corporate operations. While the majority of My Salon Suite locations are franchises, the presence of company-owned and affiliated outlets suggests that the franchisor has a direct stake in the brand's performance and understands the day-to-day challenges and opportunities of running a My Salon Suite location.
The growth in company-owned and affiliated outlets, though modest, could indicate a strategic decision by My Salon Suite to expand its corporate footprint. Franchisees might want to inquire about the role and performance of these company-owned locations, as they could serve as test beds for new initiatives or benchmarks for franchise operations. Understanding the relationship between franchised and company-owned locations can be a valuable part of a franchisee's due diligence.