How many new Apricot Lane outlets opened in Alabama during 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, one new Apricot Lane store opened in Alabama during 2022. The FDD provides a table showing the number of outlets that opened, terminated, or ceased operations for other reasons. At the start of 2022, there was one Apricot Lane outlet in Alabama. By the end of 2022, there were two outlets in the state.
This information is useful for potential franchisees to understand the growth and changes in the number of Apricot Lane locations over the past few years. Reviewing this data helps to identify trends in specific states and assess the overall stability and expansion of the franchise system. It is important to note that past performance does not guarantee future results, but it can offer insights into the brand's development.
Prospective franchisees should also consider factors beyond just the number of new stores, such as the reasons for terminations or closures, to get a comprehensive understanding of the franchise's health in a particular region. Further research into the local market conditions and the performance of existing stores in Alabama would also be beneficial before making a decision.