In Arkansas, how many 1 800 Packouts franchises ceased operation for other reasons in 2022?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Franchises at | Ceased | End of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Start of the | Franchises | Non- | Reacquired | Operation - | the | |||
| Year | Opened | Terminations | renewals | by Franchisor | other reasons | Year | ||
| AL | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AR | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to 1 800 Packouts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2022, zero franchises in Arkansas ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor. The FDD provides a table outlining franchise activity by state and year, including details on openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions and closures for other reasons. This data helps prospective franchisees assess the stability and performance of existing locations.
The table in Item 20 of the 1 800 Packouts FDD includes specific columns for 'Terminations', 'Non-renewals', and 'Reacquired by Franchisor', as well as a column for 'Ceased Operation - other reasons'. This level of detail allows potential franchisees to understand the various factors that can lead to a franchise closure. Closures for 'other reasons' might include situations like the franchisee selling the business to a third party (a transfer), mutual agreement to close, or other unforeseen circumstances not covered by the standard termination clauses.
For a prospective 1 800 Packouts franchisee, this information is valuable for assessing the risks associated with investing in a franchise in a particular state. While Arkansas showed no closures for 'other reasons' in 2022, the presence of such closures in other states and years suggests that franchisees should inquire about the specific reasons behind these closures to better understand potential challenges and opportunities within the 1 800 Packouts system. Reviewing historical data and understanding the reasons for franchise closures can inform a franchisee's business plan and risk assessment.