How many company-owned Carbones Pizzeria outlets were operating at the start of 2022?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 Outlet Type | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at the Start of the Year | Col. 4 Outlets at the End of the Year | Col. 5 Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised1 | 2022 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 34 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 32 | -2 | |
| Company | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 | 37 | 36 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 36 | 34 | -2 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carbones Pizzeria's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the beginning of 2022, there were 2 company-owned outlets. Throughout 2022, there were no changes in the number of company-owned Carbones Pizzeria outlets, as the number remained at 2 by the end of the year.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the operational structure of Carbones Pizzeria, specifically the balance between franchised and company-owned locations. Understanding the number of company-owned stores can give potential franchisees an idea of the franchisor's direct involvement in the business and their commitment to the brand.
The fact that the number of company-owned locations remained constant from 2022 through 2024 may indicate a stable corporate strategy regarding company-owned operations. A prospective franchisee might want to inquire about the reasons behind maintaining a consistent number of company-owned stores and whether there are plans for future expansion or changes in this area.