How many Carvel outlets opened in Alabama during 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 outlets opened in Alabama during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD outlines the number of outlets opened, terminated, non-renewed, reacquired, or ceased operations for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Specifically, for Alabama in 2023, the table indicates that the number of outlets at the start of the year was 0, and the number of outlets opened was also 0. This suggests that Carvel did not expand its presence in Alabama during that year, at least in terms of franchised locations.
It is important to note that this data reflects only franchisee-operated shops and does not include any corporate-owned locations, which are detailed in a separate table. Therefore, a prospective franchisee should consider this information when evaluating the potential market and growth opportunities for Carvel in Alabama.