At the end of 2023, how many Apricot Lane outlets were operating 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 3 Apricot Lane outlets operating in Alabama at the end of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of stores open at the start of the year, the number of stores opened, and the number of stores at the end of the year for each state. This information can be helpful for prospective franchisees to understand the brand's presence and growth in specific geographic areas.
Specifically, the table shows that Alabama started 2022 with 1 store, opened 1 store, and ended the year with 2 stores. In 2023, Alabama started with 2 stores, opened 1 store, and ended the year with 3 stores. In 2024, Alabama started with 3 stores, opened 0 stores, and ended the year with 3 stores.
This data indicates that Apricot Lane has been gradually expanding its presence in Alabama over the past three years. A prospective franchisee might want to further investigate the performance and locations of these existing stores to assess the market potential in Alabama.