How many company-owned and affiliated My Salon Suite outlets were there at the start of 2023?
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 |
| 2022 | 224 | 265 | +41 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 265 | 323 | +58 |
| 2024 | 323 | 355 | +32 |
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 beginning of 2023, there were 33 company-owned and affiliated outlets. This number reflects the scale of corporate involvement in operating My Salon Suite locations, which can provide insights into the brand's operational strategies and investment in its own business model.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the number of company-owned locations is crucial. It can indicate the level of direct operational experience the franchisor has, which can be beneficial in terms of support and best practices. It also shows the franchisor's commitment to the brand and its willingness to invest in its own locations alongside franchisees.
The FDD also indicates that by the end of 2023, My Salon Suite increased its company-owned and affiliated locations to 48, showing a net change of +15 during that year. This growth suggests an active strategy of expanding the company's own footprint, which could be a positive sign for franchisees as it demonstrates the franchisor's confidence in the business model and its potential for success.