How many Carvel outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
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 operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. The provided table in Item 20 details the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for various states. For Alabama in 2022, the 'Outlets at Start of Year' column indicates a value of 0.
This means that as of January 1, 2022, there were no existing Carvel franchise locations within the state of Alabama. A prospective franchisee looking to open a Carvel in Alabama would be starting fresh in that market.
It's worth noting that while there were no Carvel locations in Alabama at the beginning of 2022, this does not necessarily mean there cannot be any in the future. The table also shows that the number of outlets can change year to year due to openings, closures, and other factors. A potential franchisee should consider this information when evaluating the market potential in Alabama.