Did the number of Carbones Pizzeria outlets in Minnesota change between the start of 2022 and the end of 2024?
Carbones_Pizzeria Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Term- inations | Col. 6 Non-renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired by Franchisor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Col. 9 Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2022 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 |
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 number of outlets in Minnesota did change between the start of 2022 and the end of 2024. At the start of 2022, there were 28 Carbones Pizzeria outlets in Minnesota. By the end of 2024, this number decreased to 27.
Over this period, the number of Carbones Pizzeria outlets in Minnesota fluctuated. In 2022, one new outlet opened, bringing the total to 29 by the end of the year. In 2023, one additional outlet opened, but one ceased operations for other reasons, leaving the total unchanged at 29. However, in 2024, two outlets ceased operations for other reasons, resulting in a decrease to 27 outlets by the end of the year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and growth of Carbones Pizzeria in a specific market. The decrease in outlets could indicate challenges within the Minnesota market that prospective franchisees should investigate further. It would be prudent to inquire about the reasons for the closures and the franchisor's plans to address any market-specific issues.