How many Carvel franchises in Delaware were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin ations | Non renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Delaware | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 93–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Carvel franchises in Delaware reacquired by the franchisor during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD outlines outlet information, including reacquired franchises.
Specifically, for Delaware in 2023, the 'Reacquired by Franchisor' column indicates a value of 0. This means that Carvel did not take back any franchise locations in Delaware during that year.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the stability and relationship between Carvel and its franchisees in specific regions. A high number of reacquired franchises might indicate potential issues with franchise performance or franchisor-franchisee relations, while a consistent zero, as in this case, suggests stability.