How many Buff City Soap outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Terminations | Col. 6 Non Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 64–69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buff City Soap's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 7 Buff City Soap outlets operating in Alabama at the start of 2022.
This information is based on data compiled by Buff City Soap regarding 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. This data provides a snapshot of the brand's growth and changes in each state where it operates.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful for understanding the historical performance and growth trajectory of Buff City Soap in specific states. It can help assess the brand's market penetration and stability in a given area. Reviewing this data over several years can reveal trends in outlet openings, closures, and overall market dynamics, which can inform a franchisee's decision-making process regarding location and investment.