How many Craters & Freighters outlets opened in California during 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 was one outlet opened in California during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the changes in the number of outlets per state over the course of 2022, 2023, and 2024. At the start of 2024, there were eight Craters & Freighters outlets in California. By the end of 2024, that number increased to nine.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and changes within the Craters & Freighters franchise system on a state-by-state basis. The data includes not only openings but also terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, and other reasons for ceased operations. This comprehensive view helps in understanding the stability and expansion of the franchise in specific markets.
For a prospective franchisee, this data highlights the recent growth activity in California. While past performance is not indicative of future results, it can suggest the potential for further expansion or market saturation. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to further investigate the specific location of the new outlet and the factors contributing to its opening to better assess the opportunities and challenges in the California market.