How many Expense Reduction Analysts outlets did the franchisor reacquire in 2023?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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TABLE NO. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024
| STATE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT START OF YEAR | OUTLETS OPENED | TERMINATIONS | NON- RENEWALS | REACQUIRED BY FRANCHISOR | CEASED OPERATIONS- OTHER REASONS | OUTLETS AT END OF THE YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ1 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (REGIONAL FRANCHISEES) (FDD pages 52–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Expense Reduction Analysts's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were two outlets reacquired by the franchisor in 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details outlet information for various states and years. In 2023, one outlet in California and one in New Jersey were reacquired by Expense Reduction Analysts.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of existing franchises. A high number of reacquired franchises could indicate issues with franchisee success or the franchisor's business model. However, in this case, the number is relatively low, suggesting that franchise reacquisition is not a widespread issue within the Expense Reduction Analysts system.
Prospective franchisees should consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as terminations and non-renewals, to gain a comprehensive understanding of franchise turnover. It is also advisable to inquire about the reasons for any reacquired franchises to assess whether the issues are specific to certain locations or franchisees, or indicative of broader systemic challenges within Expense Reduction Analysts.