How many Carvel outlets were operating in Missouri 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 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 zero Carvel outlets operating in the state of Missouri at the beginning of 2022. The provided table in Item 20 of the FDD outlines the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for various states.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates that Carvel did not have an existing presence in Missouri at the start of 2022. This could represent an opportunity to establish the brand in a new market, but it also means there is no established customer base or brand recognition in that area.
It's important to note that the absence of Carvel locations in Missouri at the beginning of 2022 does not guarantee that there are still no locations there. The table also shows that no Carvel locations opened, terminated, or ceased operations for other reasons in Missouri during 2022, so the number of locations remained at zero at the end of 2022. A prospective franchisee should further investigate the current market conditions and potential for Carvel in Missouri.