How many Beard Papas outlets were operating in Louisiana at the end of 2024?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations for Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Arizona | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| California | 2023 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 | 1 | 0 | Non-Renewals Reacquired by Franchisor Operations for Other Reasons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | 15 | |||
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Colorado | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Georgia | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| - | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Louisiana | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Massachusetts | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | eacquired by ranchisor Reasons O | 2 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Minnesota | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| - | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Nevada | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 2022 | 3 2 1 4 3 0 2 2 0 3 1 0 4 1 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 3 1 0 4 1 0 2 0 1 3 1 1 4 2 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 0 3 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no company-owned or franchise locations operating in Louisiana at the end of 2024. The provided table on the status of company-owned outlets shows that in 2023, there was one company-owned location in Louisiana, which ceased operations, resulting in zero stores by the end of 2023 and remaining at zero through 2024. This means that as of the end of 2024, Beard Papas did not have an active presence in Louisiana.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the importance of understanding market dynamics and the potential for store closures. The closure of the Louisiana location suggests that the market may not have been viable for Beard Papas at that time. It is important to note that market conditions can change, and future opportunities may arise.
It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to investigate the reasons behind the closure of the previous Louisiana location. Understanding the challenges faced by that store could provide valuable insights into the market and help in assessing the potential for success in the area. Additionally, it would be beneficial to research current market trends and demographics in Louisiana to determine if there is now a viable customer base for Beard Papas.