In which states did Chatime have zero outlets at the start of 2022?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 2 | | All States | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 2 | | State | Yea r | Outlets at Start or the Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operation s – Other Reasons | Outlet s at End of the Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | AL | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | CA | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | FL | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | GA* | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | GU** | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | | | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | KS | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | MD | 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | | | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | | | 2024 | 4
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 53–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several states had zero Chatime outlets at the beginning of 2022. Specifically, Alabama (AL), Florida (FL), North Dakota (ND), Tennessee (TN) and Texas (TX) all reported zero outlets at the start of 2022.
For prospective franchisees, this information indicates potential market opportunities in these states, as there was no existing Chatime presence at that time. However, it is important to note that market conditions and brand awareness may have changed since 2022.
It is also worth noting that while Washington (WA) had one outlet at the start of 2022, it decreased to zero by the end of the year. This could indicate potential challenges or market saturation in that particular state. Therefore, further investigation and market research are crucial before making any investment decisions.