How many Exit franchises in the District of Columbia experienced non-renewal in 2023?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 |
| 2023 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | |
| 2024 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Arizona | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| California | 2022 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Colorado | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Connecticut | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Delaware | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| District of | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Columbia | ||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 31–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one Exit franchise in the District of Columbia experienced non-renewal in 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details outlet information for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, including the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as changes due to openings, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by sub franchisors, and other reasons for ceasing operations.
For a prospective Exit franchisee, this data indicates the stability and turnover of franchises within specific regions. A high number of non-renewals could suggest issues with franchise profitability, support, or franchisee-franchisor relationships. Conversely, a low number of non-renewals, as is the case for the District of Columbia in 2023, might be interpreted as a positive sign.
It's important to note that while the FDD provides historical data, it does not guarantee future performance. Prospective franchisees should investigate the reasons behind non-renewals and terminations, and also consider the overall number of outlets in a state when evaluating these figures. For example, a single non-renewal in a state with only a few outlets might be more concerning than several non-renewals in a state with many outlets.
In addition to the non-renewal data, the FDD also includes information on franchise transfers, franchise agreements signed but outlets not opened, and projected new franchised outlets. This information can provide a more comprehensive view of the Exit franchise system's growth and stability.