In 2024, how many Apricot Lane outlets opened in Alabama?
Apricot_Lane Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Termina tions | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 41–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no new Apricot Lane stores opened in Alabama during 2024. The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of outlet activity by state and year.
The table shows that Alabama had three stores at the start of 2024 and three stores at the end of 2024. The 'Outlets Opened' column for Alabama in 2024 shows a '0', indicating that no new stores were opened during that year. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees to understand the growth and stability of the Apricot Lane franchise in specific geographic areas.
It's important to note that while no new stores opened in Alabama in 2024, this doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of opportunity in the state. Market saturation, strategic business decisions, or other factors could influence the number of new openings in a given year. Reviewing the data for multiple years, as well as understanding the reasons behind store openings and closures, provides a more complete picture of the franchise's performance in a particular state.