How many Boulder Designs outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 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 3 Boulder Designs outlets operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. The table provided in Item 20 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 the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the historical growth and stability of the Boulder Designs franchise system in Alabama. It shows the net change in the number of outlets over the past three years.
Specifically, the data indicates that in 2022, one new Boulder Designs outlet opened in Alabama, while one closed due to non-renewal, resulting in the same number of outlets at the end of the year. This kind of information can help potential franchisees assess the market dynamics and potential risks associated with operating a Boulder Designs franchise in Alabama.