How many Crab N Spice locations ceased operations for 'other reasons' in 2023?
Crab_N_Spice Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Termi- Nations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Column 8 | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | ||||||||
| Arizona | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| California | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Nevada | 2021 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Totals | 2021 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–40)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crab N Spice's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no locations that ceased operations for 'other reasons' during the 2023 fiscal year. The provided table in Item 20 outlines the changes in outlet numbers across different states. Specifically, it includes a column for 'Ceased Operations – Other Reasons.'
In Arizona, California, and Nevada, the number of outlets that ceased operations for other reasons was zero in 2023. The total number of outlets that ceased operations for other reasons across all states was also zero in 2023. This suggests that no Crab N Spice franchises closed due to reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor during that year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and reasons for outlet closures within the Crab N Spice franchise system. A consistent record of zero closures for 'other reasons' could indicate a well-managed franchise system with few unforeseen issues leading to business cessation.