How many Ella Cafe outlets were reacquired from franchisees in Florida during 2022?
Ella_Cafe Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at | Outlets Opened | Outlets | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Start | Reacquired | ||||||
| of the | From | ||||||
| Year | Franchisee | ||||||
| Florida | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Totals | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 47–49)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Ella Cafe's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no re acquisitions of Ella Cafe outlets from franchisees in Florida during 2022. The FDD outlines the number of outlets reacquired from franchisees in Florida, showing that the number was zero in 2022. This information is crucial for potential franchisees to understand the stability and transfer of ownership within the Ella Cafe franchise system.
Specifically, the table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of outlets reacquired from franchisees on a state-by-state basis. For Florida in 2022, the table indicates '0' outlets were reacquired. This suggests that no Ella Cafe franchise locations in Florida were taken back by the franchisor during that year.
This data point is important for prospective franchisees as it can provide insights into the health and performance of existing franchise locations. A high number of re acquisitions might indicate struggling franchises or issues with franchisee performance, while a low number, as in this case, could suggest a more stable and successful franchise system. It is also important to note that this data only reflects re acquisitions and does not account for other forms of franchise terminations or closures.