In which state did Annex Brands have the most outlets cease operations for other reasons in 2024?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets At End Of Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | AR | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | AZ | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | CA | 2022 | 186 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 189 | | | 2023 | 189 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 191 | | | 2024 | 191 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 191 |
| State | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets At End Of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| FL | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2024 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 78–109)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the state with the most outlets that ceased operations for other reasons in 2024 was the state of California, with a total of 6 locations. Michigan and Tennessee each had 2 locations cease operations for other reasons, while Massachusetts and Minnesota each had 1 location cease operations for other reasons.
It is important to note that 'ceased operations for other reasons' can include a variety of circumstances, such as failure to meet brand standards, landlord-tenant disputes, or other unforeseen issues that lead to closure that are not terminations, non-renewals, or re acquisitions by the franchisor.
A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific reasons for closures in California and other states to better understand the challenges and opportunities in those markets. Understanding the reasons behind these closures can provide valuable insights into potential risks and mitigation strategies.