How many 1 800 Packouts franchises ceased operation in Alabama for other reasons in 2024?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchises at | Ceased | End of | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Start of the | Franchises | Non- | Reacquired | Operation - | the | |||
| State | Year | 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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, there were no 1 800 Packouts franchises in Alabama that ceased operations for other reasons during 2024. The provided table in Item 20 of the FDD details the franchise activity within each state.
The table includes specific columns for 'Terminations', 'Non-renewals', 'Reacquired by Franchisor', and 'Ceased Operation - other reasons'. For Alabama in 2024, the table indicates '0' franchises ceased operations for other reasons. This suggests that no 1 800 Packouts franchise in Alabama closed due to factors outside of terminations, non-renewals or reacquisition by the franchisor.
Prospective franchisees should note that 'other reasons' for ceasing operations can include a variety of circumstances such as mutual agreement to close, failure to meet performance standards, or other unforeseen issues. While no franchises in Alabama closed for 'other reasons' in 2024, it is important to understand the potential factors that could lead to such closures and to discuss these possibilities with the franchisor during the due diligence process.