How many Petro Stopping Center outlets in Alabama were acquired by the franchisor in 2024?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Acquired from Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Alabama | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 79–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2024, the Petro Stopping Center franchisor acquired 1 outlet in Alabama. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the changes in outlet numbers over the past three years.
Specifically, for Alabama in 2024, the table shows that there were 3 outlets at the start of the year. During 2024, Petro Stopping Center acquired 1 outlet from a franchisee. There were no outlets opened, closed, or sold to franchisees during that year. Consequently, the number of outlets at the end of 2024 was 4.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Petro Stopping Center franchise system. The acquisition of an existing franchise by the franchisor could indicate various strategic decisions, such as consolidating operations or restructuring ownership. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the reasons behind such acquisitions and their potential impact on the franchise network.