How many Antioch Pizza Shop outlets were opened in Illinois during 2024?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Column 2 Year | Column 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Column 4 Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations -Other Reasons | Column 9 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 1 | 0 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 52–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 21 outlets opened in Illinois during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024, broken down by state. This information is useful for potential franchisees to understand the recent growth and activity of Antioch Pizza Shop in specific regions.
Specifically, the table shows that at the start of 2024, there were 4 outlets in Illinois. Throughout 2024, 21 new Antioch Pizza Shop locations opened. There were no terminations, non-renewals or re acquisitions by the franchisor. However, 11 ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in 6 outlets at the end of 2024.
It is important to note that while 21 new Antioch Pizza Shop units opened in Illinois during 2024, the net increase in the number of outlets was lower due to closures. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons for these closures to better understand the market dynamics and potential challenges in Illinois. Reviewing the list of current franchisees in Exhibit F may also provide insights into successful operators in the region.