How many Byrider outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Massachusetts during 2021?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 | Col. 2 | Col. 3 | Col. 4 | Col. 5 | Col. 6 | Col. 7 | Col. 8 | Col. 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Massachusetts | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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 zero Byrider outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Massachusetts during 2021. The provided table in Item 20 outlines outlet information by state and year, including the number of outlets at the start and end of the year, as well as changes due to openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by Byrider, and other reasons for ceasing operations.
For prospective franchisees, this data indicates the stability and changes within the Byrider franchise system in Massachusetts. A reacquisition would typically mean that Byrider takes over the operations of a franchise location, which can happen for various reasons such as franchisee default or strategic decisions by Byrider. The absence of re acquisitions in Massachusetts for 2021 suggests a stable franchise environment during that period.
It is important to note that while there were no re acquisitions, the table also shows that there were 5 outlets at the start of 2021 and 3 at the end of the year, with 2 terminations. This suggests that while Byrider did not reacquire any locations, some franchisees did leave the system. Reviewing the reasons for these terminations could provide further insight into the health and performance of Byrider franchises in Massachusetts. This information is valuable for potential franchisees to understand the dynamics of the Byrider franchise network and assess the risks and opportunities associated with investing in a Byrider franchise in Massachusetts.