How many total Carbones Pizzeria outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
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, there were a total of 37 outlets operating at the start of 2023. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets. Specifically, there were 35 franchised outlets and 2 company-owned outlets at the beginning of 2023.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides a snapshot of the Carbones Pizzeria system's size and composition at that time. It shows the relative proportion of franchised versus company-owned locations, which can offer insights into the company's business model and growth strategy.
It's important to note that while there were 37 outlets at the start of 2023, the total number decreased to 36 by the end of the year. This indicates that while one new franchise opened, two ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in a net decrease of one outlet during that year.