How many Card My Yard outlets were operating in Alabama at the end of 2024?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 65–84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 7 Card My Yard outlets operating in Alabama at the end of 2024. The FDD provides a detailed table outlining the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number opened during the year, and the number at the end of the year for each state in which Card My Yard operates. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the brand's presence and growth in specific geographic areas.
Specifically for Alabama, the table shows that in 2022, there were 1 outlet at the start of the year, 2 outlets opened, and 3 at the end of the year. In 2023, there were 3 outlets at the start of the year, 2 opened, bringing the total to 5. Finally, in 2024, there were 5 outlets at the start of the year, 2 opened, resulting in 7 outlets at the end of the year. There were no terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor or ceased operations for other reasons during this period.
This data can help potential franchisees assess the market saturation and growth potential in Alabama. A prospective franchisee might want to further investigate where these 7 outlets are located within Alabama to determine if there is room for additional Card My Yard businesses or if the market is becoming saturated. Understanding the history of outlet openings and closures can inform a franchisee's decision-making process and business plan.