How many Crab N Spice outlets were closed across all locations 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 terminations, non-renewals or re acquisitions by the franchisor in 2023. Specifically, across all locations (Arizona, California and Nevada), there were zero terminations, zero non-renewals, and zero re acquisitions by the franchisor. Therefore, based on the data provided in the table, no Crab N Spice outlets closed for these reasons in 2023.
Additionally, the FDD provides data on outlets closed for "other reasons". In 2023, there were zero outlets that ceased operations for other reasons. This means that when considering terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions and other reasons, no Crab N Spice locations closed in 2023.
It is important to note that this data reflects specific categories of closures (terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions and other reasons). A prospective franchisee should investigate further into the reasons why an outlet may cease to operate. Understanding the factors that contribute to closures, even if they are not explicitly categorized in the FDD, is crucial for making an informed investment decision.