How many Mr. Sandless outlets ceased operations for other reasons in Alabama during 2023?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termin ations | Non Renewal s | Reacquire d By Franchisor | Ceased Operations -Other Reasons | Outlet at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | ||||||||
| Alabama | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Mr. Sandless outlets in Alabama that ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor during 2023. The FDD provides a table outlining the status of outlets, including those that ceased operations for 'other reasons.'
Specifically, the table details the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state over the past three years. For Alabama in 2023, the column 'Ceased Operations - Other Reasons' shows a value of 0.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of Mr. Sandless franchises in specific locations. A high number of closures for 'other reasons' might indicate underlying issues with the business model or market conditions in that area. The absence of such closures in Alabama for 2023 could be seen as a positive sign for prospective franchisees interested in that market.