What is the trend in the number of Buff City Soap outlets in Alabama from 2022 to 2024?
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, the number of outlets in Alabama has increased steadily from 2022 to 2024. At the start of 2022, there were 7 outlets. During 2022, 2 new outlets were opened, bringing the total to 9 by the end of the year.
In 2023, the number of Buff City Soap outlets in Alabama continued to grow. Starting with 9 outlets, 3 new outlets were opened, resulting in a total of 12 outlets by the end of 2023. This demonstrates continued expansion within the state.
In 2024, the growth trend continued, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Beginning with 12 outlets, 2 new Buff City Soap locations were opened in Alabama. This brought the total number of outlets in the state to 14 by the end of 2024, indicating sustained interest and investment in the Alabama market.