How many City Publications outlets were operating in Maryland 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 | |
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 was one franchised outlet operating in Maryland at the start of 2023. This information is part of a table detailing the status of franchised outlets across different states for the years 2022 to 2024. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened during the year, and terminations.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing presence of City Publications in Maryland during that period. It's important to note that while there was one outlet at the beginning of 2023, the table does not specify its performance or any changes in ownership. A potential franchisee should investigate the history and performance of this existing outlet to better understand the market dynamics in Maryland.
It is also important to note that the FDD only provides data up to 2024. To gain a more current understanding of City Publications' presence in Maryland, a prospective franchisee should ask the franchisor about any changes since 2024, including new openings, closures, or transfers of ownership. This due diligence will help in assessing the current market conditions and potential opportunities in the state.