How many Craters & Freighters franchise agreements in Alabama were terminated in 2024?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Termin ations | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 45–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no franchise agreement terminations in Alabama during the year 2024. The provided table in Item 20 of the FDD outlines outlet and franchisee information, including terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, and instances of ceased operations for other reasons.
Specifically, for Alabama in 2024, the table indicates that there was one outlet at the start of the year, no outlets opened during the year, and zero terminations. This suggests that the existing Craters & Freighters franchise in Alabama remained operational and in good standing throughout 2024, with no franchise agreements being terminated.
Prospective franchisees can find this type of information useful for assessing the stability and performance of existing franchises within specific geographic areas. A history of frequent terminations could signal potential issues with the franchise system or market conditions in that area, while a lack of terminations, as is the case in Alabama, may be viewed as a positive indicator.