What was the total number of Nothing Bundt Cakes outlets at the end of 2024?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes 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 | 408 | 459 | +51 |
| 2023 | 459 | 542 | +83 | |
| 2024 | 542 | 643 | +101 | |
| Company | 2022 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Owned | 2023 | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 424 | 475 | +51 |
| 2023 | 475 | 559 | +84 | |
| 2024 | 559 | 660 | +101 |
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 total number of outlets at the end of 2024 was 660. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 643 franchised outlets and 17 company-owned outlets.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the overall size and reach of the Nothing Bundt Cakes system. It demonstrates the brand's established presence and growth trajectory over the past few years. The increase from 559 total outlets at the start of 2024 to 660 by the end of the year shows a net growth of 101 outlets, reflecting the brand's expansion.
It's important to note the breakdown between franchised and company-owned stores. The vast majority of Nothing Bundt Cakes locations are franchised, which is a common model in the franchise industry. This suggests that Nothing Bundt Cakes relies heavily on its franchisees for expansion, making the relationship between franchisor and franchisee crucial for the brand's continued success.