How many total Marble Slab Creamery outlets were terminated in 2023?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Table No. 3 Status of Franchised Outlets For Fiscal Years 2022 to 2024
Ceased Outlets Reacquired Operations - Outlets at at Start Outlets Terminatio Non- Other End of the State Year of Year Opened ns Renewals Reasons Year Alabama 2022 9 1 0 0 0 0 10 2023 10 Outlets 0 0 0 0 Reacquired 0 Ceased Operations - 10 Outlets at at Start Outlets Terminatio Non- Other End of the State Year of Year Opened ns Renewals Reasons Year 2024 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 Alaska 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Arkansas 2022 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 2024 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 California 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2024 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Florida 2022 14 0 0 0 0 1 13 2023 13 0 0 0 0 3 10 2024 10 1 0 0 0 2 9 Georgia 2022 17 1 0 0 0 0 18 2023 18 1 0 0 0 1 18 2024 18 6 0 0 0 3 21 Iowa 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2024 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Kentucky 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Louisiana 2022 18 1 0 0 0 0 19 2023 19 2 0 0 0 0 21 2024 21 1 0 0 0 0 22 Maryland 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mississippi 2022 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 2023 4 1 0 0 0 0 5 2024 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 Missouri 2022 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2024 2 Outlets 0 0 0 0 Reacquired 0 Ceased Operations - 2 Outlets at at Start Outlets Terminatio Non- Other End of the State Year of Year Opened ns Renewals Reasons Year Nevada 2022 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 New York 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2023 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 North 2022 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 Carolina 2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Oregon 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Oklahoma 2022 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 2023 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 2024 5 1 0 0 0 0 6 Pennsylvania 2022 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 South 2022 11 0 0 0 0 1 10 Carolina 2023 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 2024 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 Tennessee 2022 13 0 0 0 0 1 12 2023 12 0 0 0 0 0 12 2024 12 0 0 0 0 2 10 Texas 2022 143 2 0 0 0 3 142 2023 142 2 0 0 0 3 141 2024 141 4 0 0 0 3 142 Total 2022 254 5 0 0 0 9 250 2023 250 7 0 0 0 9 248 2024 248 13 0 0 0 12 249
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 95–100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery FDD, there were 7 terminations of franchised outlets in 2023. This can be seen in Table No. 3, which provides the status of franchised outlets for the fiscal years 2022 to 2024. The table lists terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for outlets ceasing operations.
Specifically, in 2023, the total number of terminations across all states was 7. This number excludes outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, such as reacquisition by the company. The total number of outlets at the end of 2023 was 248, compared to 250 at the start of the year, reflecting a net decrease of 2 outlets, as shown in another table.
Prospective franchisees should pay close attention to these figures as they provide insight into the stability and performance of the Marble Slab Creamery franchise system. A high number of terminations could indicate potential issues with the franchise model, market conditions, or franchisee support. It's also important to consider the reasons behind these terminations, as they could point to specific challenges franchisees may face. Further due diligence, including speaking with current and former franchisees, is advisable to gain a comprehensive understanding.