How many Auntie Annes outlets in Arkansas ceased operations for other reasons in 2022?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin ations | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–105)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero Auntie Anne's stores in Arkansas that ceased operations due to reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor during 2022.
The provided table in Item 20 of the FDD outlines the number of franchise outlets that opened and closed between 2021 and 2023. The table specifically includes a column for 'Ceased Operations - Other Reasons', which would include closures for reasons outside of the typical end of a franchise agreement.
For prospective franchisees, this data indicates the stability and performance of Auntie Anne's franchises in Arkansas. A history of zero closures for 'other reasons' may suggest a healthy franchise environment within the state. However, it is important to note that one store in Arkansas was terminated in 2022.