How many Byrider outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama during 2021?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
---------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Opera- tions- Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year | | Alabama | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 81–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Byrider outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Alabama during 2021. The provided table in Item 20 outlines outlet information by state and year, including details on openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by Byrider, and other reasons for ceased operations. This information helps potential franchisees understand the dynamics of the Byrider franchise network across different states.
The table specifically shows that in Alabama during 2021, there were 2 outlets at the start of the year, no outlets opened, no terminations, no non-renewals, and crucially, zero outlets reacquired by Byrider. There were also no outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 2 outlets at the end of the year. This data point is important for prospective franchisees as it indicates the stability and performance of Byrider franchises in Alabama during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information offers insights into the health and changes within the Byrider franchise system. A reacquired outlet could indicate underperformance or other issues that led to the franchisor taking control. The absence of reacquired outlets in Alabama for 2021 suggests a stable market, but further investigation into the reasons behind outlet terminations or non-renewals in other states and years could provide a more comprehensive understanding of potential challenges and opportunities within the Byrider franchise system.