How many Craters & Freighters outlets in Arkansas were reacquired by the franchisor in 2022?
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 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 Craters & Freighters locations in Arkansas reacquired by the franchisor during the year 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets for the years 2022 to 2024.
Specifically, for Arkansas in 2022, the table shows the following: there was 1 outlet at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, 0 terminations, 0 non-renewals, 0 outlets reacquired by Craters & Freighters, and 0 outlets that ceased operations for other reasons. This resulted in 1 outlet at the end of the year.
This data point is important for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of existing Craters & Freighters franchises. A high number of reacquired franchises could indicate potential issues with the franchise system or franchisee performance, while a low number, as in this case, suggests a stable network.