In what year did a Big Apple Bagels outlet cease operations for other reasons in Washington?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Minnesota | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| California | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| Totals | 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 0 |
Table No. 3 Status Franchised Outlets For years 2022 to 2024
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Terminations | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Col.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 81–86)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one outlet in Washington ceased operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor in 2024. At the start of 2024, there was one Big Apple Bagels location operating in Washington. By the end of 2024, that location had ceased operations, resulting in zero outlets in the state.
This information is based on the data provided in the Systemwide Outlet Summary table, which tracks the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. The table specifically includes a column for outlets that have "Ceased Operations Other Reasons," providing insight into closures that are not due to typical franchise agreement endings.
For a prospective franchisee, this data highlights the importance of understanding the factors that can lead to a Big Apple Bagels store ceasing operations. While the closure in Washington during 2024 was not due to termination or non-renewal, it still resulted in the loss of an outlet. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to investigate the reasons behind such closures to better assess the risks and opportunities in their target market.