How many Exit franchises in Georgia were reacquired by the subfranchisor in 2024?

According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 2 franchises in Georgia that were reacquired by the subfranchisor in 2024. The table provided in Item 20 details the status of franchise outlets for the years 2022 to 2024, offering a year-by-year breakdown of key changes in the number of franchise outlets. This includes the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number of outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, those reacquired by the subfranchisor, those that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year.

For a prospective franchisee, this information is valuable in understanding the stability and changes within the Exit franchise system in specific states. The reacquisition of franchises by the subfranchisor could indicate various factors, such as underperformance of the franchise, strategic decisions by the subfranchisor, or disputes leading to the reacquisition. It is important to note that while 2 franchises were reacquired in Georgia during 2024, the number of outlets at the start of the year was 13, with 2 outlets opened, 2 terminations, 1 non-renewal, and ending the year with 10 outlets.

Overall, the data suggests that while there were some reacquired franchises, new franchises were also established, and terminations and non-renewals also occurred. This detailed overview enables potential franchisees to assess the dynamics of the Exit franchise network in Georgia and other states, and to consider the factors that might influence the success or failure of a franchise. Reviewing these trends over multiple years provides a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's health and stability.