How many 1 800 Packouts franchises were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 20: OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION]
| 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 1 800 Packouts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no franchises operating in Alabama at the beginning of 2022. The provided table outlines the number of franchises at the start of the year, franchises opened, terminations, non-renewals, franchises reacquired by the franchisor, franchises that ceased operation for other reasons, and the number of franchises at the end of the year for various states.
Specifically, for Alabama in 2022, the table indicates '0' franchises at the start of the year. Throughout 2022, no new franchises were opened, and there were no terminations, non-renewals or re acquisitions by 1 800 Packouts. No franchises ceased operations for other reasons. Consequently, the year concluded with '0' franchises in Alabama.
This data point is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides a clear picture of 1 800 Packouts's existing market penetration and brand presence in Alabama. The absence of any franchises in the state at that time could suggest either an untapped market with growth potential or a market that presents unique challenges for the 1 800 Packouts business model. A prospective franchisee should further investigate the reasons behind the lack of existing franchises and assess the market conditions in Alabama to determine the viability of establishing a 1 800 Packouts franchise there.