How many City Publications outlets were operating in Connecticut at the start of 2023?
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| California | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was one outlet operating in Connecticut at the start of 2023. The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of outlet status by state for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the geographic distribution and changes in the number of City Publications franchises over time.
Specifically, the table outlines the number of outlets at the start of each year, the number of outlets opened during the year, and any terminations that occurred. For Connecticut, the data shows a consistent presence of one outlet throughout the years 2022-2024, with no openings or terminations reported during this period.
This level of detail can help potential franchisees assess the stability and growth of the City Publications brand in specific regions. It's important to note that while the FDD provides historical data, future performance may vary. Reviewing these trends in conjunction with other factors, such as market demographics and local competition, is crucial for making an informed investment decision.