How many Coffee News outlets were operating in Alberta at the start of 2022?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Province | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termi nation s | Non- Renewal s | Reaquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations /Other reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 2022 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 59 |
| 2023 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | |
| 2024 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 28–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Coffee News's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 62 outlets operating in Alberta at the start of 2022. The document provides a detailed table outlining the number of outlets at the start of each year, the number of 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 provinces. This level of detail can help prospective franchisees understand the stability and growth trends of Coffee News in specific regions.
For Alberta, the data shows that while there were 62 outlets at the beginning of 2022, no new outlets were opened during the year, and 3 ceased operations, resulting in 59 outlets by the end of 2022. The number of outlets remained constant at 59 for both 2023 and 2024. This suggests that the Alberta market may have experienced some challenges or saturation, leading to a slight decrease in the number of operating outlets in 2022, but then stabilized in the following years.
Prospective franchisees should consider these trends when evaluating the potential of investing in a Coffee News franchise in Alberta. Understanding the reasons behind the initial decrease and subsequent stabilization could be crucial for making informed decisions about market entry and growth strategies. It would be beneficial to discuss these specific regional dynamics with the franchisor to gain further insights into the Alberta market and its future prospects.