How many Coffee News outlets were operating in Arizona at the end of 2024?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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 8 outlets operating in Arizona at the end of 2024. The number of Coffee News outlets in Arizona has fluctuated over the past three years. At the start of 2022, there were 15 outlets. During 2022, one outlet terminated, bringing the total down to 14 by the end of the year. In 2023, six more outlets terminated, reducing the total to 8. No outlets opened in Arizona during 2024, and there were no terminations, so the year-end total remained at 8.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the volatility of the Arizona market. While there were 15 locations in 2022, that number has nearly halved in the subsequent years. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as market saturation, poor performance of individual franchises, or changing local business conditions. A potential franchisee should investigate the reasons for these closures to assess the risk and potential for success in Arizona.
It's important to note that while the number of terminations is explicitly stated, the reasons behind these terminations are not detailed in this table. Terminations can occur for various reasons, including the franchisee's decision not to continue, failure to meet franchise obligations, or other business-related issues. Understanding the specific reasons for these terminations would provide a clearer picture of the challenges and opportunities in the Arizona market. A prospective franchisee should speak with the franchisor and current franchisees in Arizona to gain more insight into the market dynamics and potential challenges.