What was the net change in total Carbones Pizzeria outlets during 2024?
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 total net change in outlets during 2024 was -2. This means that the total number of Carbones Pizzeria outlets decreased by two during that year. At the start of 2024, there were 36 total outlets, and by the end of the year, the total number of outlets was 34.
Specifically, the change occurred within franchised outlets. The number of franchised Carbones Pizzeria locations decreased from 34 at the beginning of 2024 to 32 by the end of the year, representing a net change of -2. The number of company-owned outlets remained constant at 2 throughout 2024.
Prospective franchisees should note this decline and inquire about the reasons for the closures. Understanding why these outlets closed, whether due to performance issues, non-renewals, or other factors, is crucial for assessing the stability and potential risks associated with investing in a Carbones Pizzeria franchise.