How many Boulder Designs outlets in Alabama were reacquired by the franchisor in 2022?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 44–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero outlets in Alabama reacquired by the franchisor in 2022. The provided table outlines the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and outlets at the end of the year for each state from 2022 to 2024. In 2022, Alabama had three outlets at the start of the year, one outlet opened, zero terminations, one non-renewal, zero outlets reacquired by the franchisor, zero outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and three outlets at the end of the year.
This information is valuable for potential Boulder Designs franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the franchise system in specific states. The fact that no outlets were reacquired in Alabama during 2022 suggests that the existing franchises were either performing adequately or were successfully transferred to new owners, rather than reverting back to Boulder Designs.
However, it is important to note that one non-renewal occurred in Alabama in 2022. A high number of non-renewals or terminations could indicate underlying issues with franchisee profitability, support, or overall satisfaction within the Boulder Designs system. Reviewing these trends over multiple years, as presented in the table, offers a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise's health and stability in different regions.