How many Afuri Ramen Dumpling outlets were reacquired from franchisees in Oregon during 2021?
Afuri_Ramen_Dumpling Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Column 1 State | Column 2 Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Column 4 Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Column 6 Outlets Closed* | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Total | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 46–49)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Afuri Ramen Dumpling's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no reacquired franchises in Oregon during 2021. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Specifically, for Oregon in 2021, the table indicates that there were 3 outlets at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, 0 outlets reacquired from franchisees, 0 outlets closed, and 3 outlets at the end of the year. This data point is important for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of existing franchises within the Afuri Ramen Dumpling system.
The absence of reacquired franchises in Oregon during 2021 could be interpreted positively, suggesting that franchises in that state were generally successful and not subject to franchisor intervention. However, it is essential to consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as terminations, transfers, and overall outlet growth, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's health.