How many Craters & Freighters outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Maryland during 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 |
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 Craters & Freighters outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Maryland during 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD outlines outlet information, including the number of outlets reacquired by Craters & Freighters.
Specifically, for Maryland in 2022, the 'Reacquired by Franchisor' column indicates a value of 0. This means that Craters & Freighters did not take back any of its franchised locations in Maryland during that year. The number of outlets at the start of the year was 1, and the number of outlets at the end of the year remained 1, with no changes due to reacquisition or other factors.
For a prospective franchisee, this information can be useful in understanding the stability and relationship between Craters & Freighters and its franchisees. A low number of reacquired franchises may indicate a healthy franchise system with strong franchisee performance and satisfaction. However, it is important to consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as terminations and non-renewals, to get a comprehensive view of the franchise network's dynamics.