The bar chart illustrates the growth in the number of own-operated and franchised restaurants in Someland between 2007 and the third quarter of 2012. Overall, it is evident that the total number of restaurants increased steadily over the six-year period, driven primarily by a substantial rise in franchised locations.
In 2007, there were 522 franchised restaurants, a figure that climbed consistently each year to reach 913 by the third quarter of 2012. This growth was particularly pronounced between 2008 and 2009, when the number of franchised outlets rose from 580 to 681. By contrast, the number of own-operated restaurants remained relatively low and stable. Starting at 58 in 2007, this figure fluctuated slightly, peaking at 77 in 2010 before dipping to 67 in 2011 and recovering to 71 by the third quarter of 2012.
Throughout the entire period, franchised restaurants consistently accounted for the vast majority of the total market. While the number of own-operated restaurants saw only marginal changes, the franchised sector expanded by nearly 75% from its 2007 levels, demonstrating a clear preference for the franchise business model in Someland.