How many Craters & Freighters outlets were opened in Alabama during 2023?
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 new Craters & Freighters outlets opened in Alabama during 2023. The FDD provides a detailed table outlining outlet activity by state and year.
Specifically, the table shows that Alabama had one outlet at the start of 2023 and zero outlets opened during that year. There were also no terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, or ceased operations for other reasons. Consequently, Alabama ended 2023 with one Craters & Freighters outlet.
This data is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and stability of the Craters & Freighters franchise system in specific geographic areas. A lack of new openings doesn't necessarily indicate poor performance, but it's a factor to consider when evaluating the potential market and competition in Alabama. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to investigate the reasons behind the lack of new openings and the performance of the existing outlet to gauge the market conditions accurately.