How many Boulder Designs outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama during 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 no outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama during 2022. The provided table outlines the changes in the number of outlets for each state over the past three years.
Specifically, for Alabama in 2022, the table indicates that there were 3 outlets at the start of the year, 1 outlet opened, no terminations, 1 non-renewal, and zero outlets reacquired by Boulder Designs. There were also no outlets that ceased operations for other reasons. This resulted in 3 outlets at the end of the year.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Boulder Designs franchise system across different states. The 'Reacquired by Franchisor' column indicates how often Boulder Designs takes back control of franchise locations, which can be a sign of underperforming locations or strategic decisions by the company.