How many City Publications outlets were operating in Arizona at the start of 2022?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at The Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 39 | 37 | -2 |
| 2023 | 37 | 36 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 36 | 40 | +4 | |
| Company Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2043 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 39 | 37 | -2 |
| 2023 | 37 | 36 | -1 | |
| 2024 | 36 | 40 | +4 | |
| Table No. 2 TRANSFERS OF OUTLETS FROM FRANCHISEES TO NEW OWNERS | Table No. 2 TRANSFERS OF OUTLETS FROM FRANCHISEES TO NEW OWNERS | |||
| (Other than the franchisor) FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024 | ||||
| STATE | YEAR | NUMBER OF TRANSFERS | ||
| Tennessee | 2022 2032 2024 | 0 1 0 | ||
| Totals | 2021 2023 2024 Table No. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024 | 0 1 0 | ||
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations |
| Alabama | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Arizona | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION Systemwide Outlet Summary For years 2022 to 2024 (FDD pages 32–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 4 City Publications outlets operating in Arizona at the start of 2022. This information is based on the 'Status of Franchised Outlets' table provided in Item 20, which details outlet counts by state and year. This provides a snapshot of City Publications's presence in Arizona at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing market saturation and brand presence in Arizona at the beginning of 2022. It's important to note that this number can fluctuate due to various factors such as new openings, terminations, or transfers. The table also shows that there were no outlets opened or terminations in Arizona during 2022, suggesting a stable market presence during that year.
It is also important to note that the table includes data up to 2024. Reviewing subsequent years would provide a more current understanding of the market dynamics in Arizona. Additionally, the FDD projects one new franchised outlet for Arizona in the next fiscal year, indicating potential growth in the state.