The following table shows changes in our corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:



	Year Ended December 31,
	2018		2017		2016
Franchisee-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period	1,456		1,255		1,066
New stores opened	226		206		195
Stores debranded, sold or consolidated⁽¹⁾	(16	)	(5	)	(6	)
Stores operated at end of period	1,666		1,456		1,255
Corporate-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period	62		58		58
New stores opened	4		4		—
Stores acquired from franchisees	10		—		—
Stores operated at end of period	76		62		58
Total stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period	1,518		1,313		1,124
New stores opened	230		210		195
Stores debranded, sold or consolidated⁽¹⁾	(6	)	(5	)	(6	)
Stores operated at end of period	1,742		1,518		1,313

(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.