Which state had the highest number of Gokhale Method outlets at the start of 2021?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
021 to 2023
| State | Year | Outletsat Startof Year | Outlets Opened | Terminatio ns | Non Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Outletsat Endofthe Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| California | 2021 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Georgia | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Illinois | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Louisiana | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Massachusetts | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Montana | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 30–34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, California had the highest number of outlets at the start of 2021. The state had 6 outlets at the beginning of 2021. Massachusetts had the next highest number with 3 outlets, followed by Georgia and Illinois, and New York with 2 outlets each. Alabama, Louisiana, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington each had 1 outlet at the start of 2021.
It is important to note that while California had the most outlets at the start of 2021, one ceased operations during the year, leaving the state with 5 outlets by the end of 2021. Oregon also saw one outlet cease operations, leaving it with zero outlets by the end of the year.
Prospective franchisees should consider these figures to understand where Gokhale Method has established a stronger presence. They should also investigate the reasons behind outlet closures to assess the stability and potential risks in different markets.