How many Nothing Bundt Cakes outlets in Illinois were operating at the end of 2024?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2022 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
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, there were 31 outlets operating in Illinois at the end of 2024. This number reflects an increase of 4 outlets during the year, as the state began 2024 with 27 locations.
The data indicates consistent growth in Illinois over the three-year period from 2022 to 2024. In 2022, Nothing Bundt Cakes had 23 outlets at the start of the year and opened one additional location, ending the year with 24. The following year, 2023, saw the opening of 3 new outlets, bringing the total to 27 by the end of that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this historical growth pattern in Illinois could be seen as a positive indicator of market demand and brand acceptance in the state. However, it's important to consider factors such as market saturation and local competition when evaluating the potential for future growth. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to investigate the specific locations of existing Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries in Illinois and assess the demographic and economic conditions in their target area to determine the viability of a new location.