How many Boulder Designs outlets were operating in Arizona at the end of 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, there were 3 outlets operating in Arizona at the end of 2024. The provided table tracks the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024.
In 2022, there were 5 Boulder Designs outlets at the start of the year in Arizona, with 1 outlet opening, bringing the total to 6. In 2023, there were 6 outlets at the start of the year, but 1 non-renewal resulted in 5 outlets at the end of the year. In 2024, starting with 5 outlets, there were 0 outlets opened, 1 non-renewal, and 1 outlet that ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 3 outlets at the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates a fluctuating market presence for Boulder Designs in Arizona. While there was initial growth, the closures and non-renewals in subsequent years suggest potential challenges in maintaining franchise operations in that state. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to investigate the reasons behind these closures and non-renewals to assess the viability of a Boulder Designs franchise in Arizona.