How many Auntie Annes outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Alaska during 2023?
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 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Alaska | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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 no Auntie Anne's locations in Alaska reacquired by the franchisor during 2023. The provided table in Item 20 outlines outlet information by state and year, including details on openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions, and other reasons for ceased operations.
Specifically, for Alaska in 2023, the table indicates that the number of outlets at the start of the year was 2, there were no outlets opened, no terminations, no non-renewals, and crucially, zero outlets were reacquired by Auntie Anne's. This means that no existing franchised locations in Alaska were taken back under corporate control during that year. The number of outlets at the end of 2023 remained at 2.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Auntie Anne's franchise system in specific geographic areas. A high number of re acquisitions could indicate potential issues with franchisee success or the franchisor's strategic decisions, while a consistent number, as seen here, suggests stability in the market.