What was the grand total number of Nothing Bundt Cakes outlets (U.S. and Canada) at the start of 2022?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina tions | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Total (U.S.) | 2022 | 406 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 457 |
| 2023 | 457 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 537 | |
| 2024 | 537 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 638 | |
| Canada | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Grand Total (U.S. | 2022 | 408 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 459 |
| and Canada) | 2023 | 459 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 542 |
| 2024 | 542 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 643 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 80–93)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Nothing Bundt Cakes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the grand total number of Nothing Bundt Cakes outlets in the U.S. and Canada at the start of 2022 was 408. This number reflects the total number of locations operating at the beginning of that year across both countries.
For a prospective franchisee, this figure provides a baseline understanding of the brand's established presence as of that date. It's important to note that this number does not differentiate between franchise-owned and company-owned locations; it represents the total number of operational outlets under the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand. The FDD further breaks down the number of U.S. locations at the start of 2022 as 406 and Canadian locations as 2.
Understanding the growth and changes in outlet numbers can be crucial for potential franchisees. Reviewing the number of outlets opened, terminated, or reacquired by the franchisor can provide insights into the stability and performance of the franchise system. This information, combined with other factors such as market analysis and financial projections, can help a prospective franchisee make an informed decision about investing in a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise.