Why older data is labeled, not averaged in

Franchise information is updated about once a year. Fees change, investment estimates rise, and the system grows or shrinks.

The problem with blending

Averaging a figure from three years ago with this year's figure creates a number that never existed. It hides the direction things are moving.

What we do

Every figure carries the year it reflects. When we have more than one year, we show them side by side, and a "What changed" list notes differences. Older figures stay visible but are clearly marked as older.

Why it matters to you

Seeing the trend can be more informative than any single year, and seeing the year tells you how current the number is.