How many Boulder Designs outlets ceased operations for other reasons in Arizona during 2024?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 44–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one Boulder Designs outlet in Arizona ceased operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor during the 2024 fiscal year. At the start of 2024, there were 5 Boulder Designs outlets in Arizona. During the year, no new outlets were opened, no franchises were terminated, and one franchise was not renewed.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of existing Boulder Designs franchises. A high number of closures for 'other reasons' could indicate underlying issues with the business model or market conditions in Arizona.
It's important to note that 'ceased operations - other reasons' can encompass a variety of factors, such as the franchisee's personal circumstances, failure to meet performance standards (without formal termination), or mutual agreement to close the location. A single closure may not be alarming, but monitoring this trend over several years, as the FDD provides, can be valuable. The fact that one location closed for 'other reasons' while another was not renewed resulted in Arizona having 3 Boulder Designs locations at the end of 2024.