How many Beef O Bradys outlets were operating in Arkansas at the end of 2024?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Outlets at End of the Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION. (FDD pages 62–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero Beef O Bradys outlets operating in Arkansas at the end of 2024. The number of outlets in Arkansas has fluctuated in recent years. At the start of 2022, there were two outlets, which decreased to one by the end of the year. The single outlet remained open through 2023, but was reacquired by the franchisor in 2024, leaving no Beef O Bradys locations in the state.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the brand's performance and presence in specific geographic areas. The closure of the Arkansas location could be due to various factors, such as market conditions, operational challenges, or strategic decisions by the franchisor.
Prospective franchisees should investigate the reasons behind these changes and consider how they might impact their investment. Understanding the dynamics of outlet openings, closures, and re acquisitions can help franchisees assess the stability and growth potential of the Beef O Bradys franchise in different markets.