The following table shows changes in our corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:

	For the three months ended June 30,					For the six months ended June 30,
	2016			2015		2016			2015
Franchisee-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period		1,113			919		1,066			863
New stores opened		36			37		84			96
Stores debranded or consolidated⁽¹⁾		(1	)		-		(2	)		(3	)
Stores operated at end of period		1,148			956		1,148			956

Corporate-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period		58			57		58			55
New stores opened		-			1		-			3
Stores operated at end of period		58			58		58			58

Total stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period		1,171			976		1,124			918
New stores opened		36			38		84			99
Stores debranded or consolidated⁽¹⁾		(1	)		-		(2	)		(3	)
Stores operated at end of period		1,206			1,014		1,206			1,014

(1)

The term “debrand” refers to a franchisee-owned store whose right to use the Planet Fitness brand and marks has been terminated in accordance with the franchise agreement. We retain the right to prevent debranded stores from continuing to operate as fitness centers. The term “consolidated” refers to the combination of a franchisee’s store with another store located in close proximity, with our prior approval. This often coincides with an enlargement, re-equipment and/or refurbishment of the remaining store.