How many Craters & Freighters outlets were operating in Maryland at the end 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 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 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 operating in Maryland at the end of 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024. The information includes the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year.
For Maryland, the data shows that in 2022, there was one outlet at the start of the year. Throughout 2022, there were no additional outlets opened, no terminations, non-renewals or re acquisitions by Craters & Freighters. There were also no outlets that ceased operations for other reasons. Consequently, the number of Craters & Freighters outlets in Maryland remained at one at the end of 2022.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides a historical overview of outlet operations within specific states. It can help them understand the stability and growth (or lack thereof) of the franchise network in a particular area. For example, a consistent number of outlets, as seen in Maryland, might suggest a stable market presence, but it could also indicate limited growth opportunities. A prospective franchisee should further investigate the reasons behind the lack of growth to assess the potential for their own business.