How many Azal Coffee outlets were open in Michigan at the start of 2023?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 48–50)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Azal Coffee outlets open in Michigan at the start of 2023. The provided table indicates that the number of outlets at the start of 2023 in Michigan was zero. This suggests that Azal Coffee had not yet established a presence in Michigan by that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights that Michigan was a new market for Azal Coffee as of 2023. The table also shows that no outlets were opened, reacquired, closed, or sold in 2021, 2022, or 2023. This could indicate a period of market research or preparation before establishing any locations.
It is important to note that while there were no outlets open at the start of 2023, the table also indicates that one company-owned outlet was opened in Michigan during 2023, resulting in one outlet at the end of the year. This demonstrates Azal Coffee's initial expansion into the Michigan market, albeit through a company-owned store rather than a franchise.