How many Craters & Freighters outlets were operating in Louisiana at the start of 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 |
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 operating in Louisiana at the start of 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD outlines the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing that Louisiana had one outlet at the beginning of 2022. Throughout 2022, there were no additional outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, or ceased operations for other reasons, leaving one outlet at the end of the year. This indicates a stable presence for Craters & Freighters in Louisiana during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information suggests that the Craters & Freighters market in Louisiana has been established but not expanded in recent years. The absence of any outlet closures or transfers could be seen as a positive sign of stability. However, the lack of new openings might indicate limited growth opportunities or a deliberate strategy of maintaining a single, well-managed location.
It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to investigate the performance of the existing Louisiana outlet and understand the market dynamics in the state. Further questions to Craters & Freighters should include the revenue and profitability of the Louisiana location, the level of brand awareness in the region, and the franchisor's plans for future expansion in Louisiana.