In what year did Carvel have one outlet in the District of Columbia?
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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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, the provided table on outlet information shows that Carvel had one outlet in the District of Columbia at the start of 2022. However, by the end of 2022, that outlet was terminated, leaving zero outlets in the District of Columbia. The table does not show any outlets opening in the District of Columbia in 2023 or 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates that the Carvel brand has had a presence in the District of Columbia, but that the previous outlet ceased operations. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as poor location, mismanagement, or other economic factors.
It's important to note that while an outlet existed in the District of Columbia in 2022, it did not persist through 2023 or 2024. A potential franchisee should investigate the reasons for the termination of the previous outlet to better understand the market dynamics and potential challenges in that area. Further due diligence, including market research and discussions with the franchisor, would be prudent before investing in a Carvel franchise in the District of Columbia.