In what state did a Buff City Soap franchisee transfer their outlet to a new owner in 2024?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | |
| Florida | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | |
| Michigan | 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | |
| Mississippi | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| Missouri | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| Texas | 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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 was one instance of a franchisee transferring their outlet to a new owner in 2024. This transfer occurred in Mississippi.
The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the transfers of outlets from franchisees to new owners, excluding transfers involving Buff City Soap itself. This information is presented on a state-by-state basis for the years 2022 through 2024.
For prospective Buff City Soap franchisees, this data offers insight into the resale market for existing locations. A transfer indicates that a franchisee has sold their business to a new owner, which can happen for various reasons, such as retirement, relocation, or a change in business interests. The presence of transfers suggests there is a market for reselling Buff City Soap franchises, which could be a potential exit strategy for franchisees. However, the low numbers also suggest that resales are not common.