How many affiliate-owned Auntie Annes outlets were reacquired from franchisees in Maryland between 2021 and 2023?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Maryland | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–105)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no affiliate-owned outlets reacquired from franchisees in Maryland between 2021 and 2023.
The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD outlines the status of franchisee-owned outlets for the years 2021 to 2023. For Maryland, the 'Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee' column shows a consistent '0' for each year from 2021 to 2023. This indicates that Auntie Annes did not reacquire any franchisee-owned outlets in Maryland during this period.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the stability and relationship between Auntie Annes and its franchisees in Maryland. The absence of reacquired outlets may suggest a healthy franchise environment in the state. However, it is important to consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as terminations and non-renewals, to get a comprehensive view of franchise activity.