How many Apricot Lane franchises in Alabama were not renewed in 2022?
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 franchise non-renewals in Alabama during 2022. The provided table in Item 20 outlines the franchise activity by state and year. For Alabama in 2022, the table shows that there was 1 outlet at the start of the year, 1 outlet opened, and no terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor or stores that ceased operations for other reasons. This resulted in 2 outlets at the end of the year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides a historical overview of franchise performance and stability in specific states. A non-renewal can sometimes indicate issues with the franchise's performance or the franchisee's satisfaction. The absence of non-renewals in Alabama for 2022 could be interpreted positively, suggesting stable franchise operations during that period.
However, it is important to consider this data in the context of overall franchise trends and other factors. A single year's data may not be fully representative of long-term performance. Prospective franchisees should also investigate the reasons behind terminations or non-renewals in other states or years to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's health and potential risks.