How many Craters & Freighters outlets in California were reacquired by the franchisor 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 | |
| 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 re acquisitions of Craters & Freighters franchises in California during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details outlet information by state and year.
Specifically for California, the table shows that in 2024, there were 8 outlets at the start of the year and 9 at the end of the year. One new outlet was opened. The 'Reacquired by Franchisor' column indicates '0' for California in 2024, meaning Craters & Freighters did not reacquire any franchises in California during that year.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the stability and changes within the Craters & Freighters franchise system. A high number of re acquisitions could indicate potential issues with franchise performance or franchisee relations, while a low number, as in this case, suggests stability.