In Florida, how many Exit franchises were terminated in 2023?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 2024 | 0 | | TOTALS | 2022 | 21 | | | 2023 | 27 | | | 2024 | 30 | | State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Nonrenewals | Reacquired by Subfranchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Alabama | 2022 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | | | 2
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 31–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 7 terminations of Exit franchises in Florida during 2023. At the start of 2023, there were 55 Exit outlets in Florida. During that year, 4 new outlets were opened, but in addition to the 7 terminations, 2 franchises were not renewed and 1 was reacquired by a subfranchisor, resulting in 49 outlets at the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the churn rate of Exit franchises in Florida. Terminations can occur for a variety of reasons, including the franchisee's failure to meet performance standards, violation of the franchise agreement, or other disputes with the franchisor. Non-renewals can also reflect dissatisfaction or lack of profitability on the franchisee's part.
The number of terminations, non-renewals and reacquired franchises in Florida in 2023 could be a cause for concern. A high number of terminations and non-renewals may indicate underlying issues with the franchise system in that state, such as market saturation, lack of support from the franchisor, or other factors that make it difficult for franchisees to succeed.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these figures and investigate the reasons behind the terminations and non-renewals before investing in an Exit franchise in Florida. Talking to current and former franchisees in Florida can provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with operating an Exit franchise in that state.