What was the net change in the number of franchised Carbones Pizzeria outlets during 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, the net change in the number of franchised outlets during 2023 was -1. This means that Carbones Pizzeria had one fewer franchised location at the end of 2023 compared to the beginning of the year. Specifically, the number of franchised Carbones Pizzeria locations decreased from 35 at the start of 2023 to 34 by the end of the year.
This decrease in franchised outlets could be due to several factors, such as closures, terminations, or non-renewals of franchise agreements. For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the importance of understanding the reasons behind outlet changes and the overall health of the franchise system. It's essential to investigate why the number of franchised locations decreased and whether this trend is continuing.
It is also important to note that the total number of outlets, including both franchised and company-owned, also decreased by 1 during 2023, going from 37 to 36. This indicates a slight contraction in the overall Carbones Pizzeria system size during that year. While not a drastic change, prospective franchisees should inquire about the factors contributing to this decrease and the franchisor's plans for future growth and stability.