How many Apricot Lane outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Montana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MT | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 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 stores reacquired by Apricot Lane in Montana during 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details outlet information for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. For Montana in 2022, the 'Reacquired by Franchisor' column shows a value of 0.
This data point is important for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of existing Apricot Lane franchises. A high number of reacquired stores could indicate financial difficulties or other issues within the franchise system. The absence of reacquired stores in Montana during 2022 suggests a stable market in that state during that year.
It is worth noting that this information is specific to the year 2022 and may not be indicative of future trends. Prospective franchisees should review the complete table in Item 20, which includes data for other years and states, to gain a comprehensive understanding of Apricot Lane's franchise performance. Additionally, it would be wise to speak with current and former franchisees to gather more qualitative information about their experiences.