The following table shows changes in our corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Franchisee-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period		1,066			863			704
New stores opened		195			206			169
Stores debranded, sold or consolidated⁽¹⁾		(6	)		(3	)		(10	)
Stores operated at end of period		1,255			1,066			863
Corporate-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period		58			55			45
New stores opened		—			3			2
Stores acquired from franchisees		—			—			8
Stores operated at end of period		58			58			55
Total stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period		1,124			918			749
New stores opened		195			209			171
Stores debranded, sold or consolidated⁽¹⁾		(6	)		(3	)		(2	)
Stores operated at end of period		1,313			1,124			918

(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.