How many City Publications outlets were operating in Michigan 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 | |
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 2 City Publications outlets operating in Michigan at the start of 2022. This information is derived from the table detailing the status of franchised outlets for the years 2022 to 2024. The table provides a state-by-state breakdown of outlet counts at the beginning of each year, new openings, and terminations.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing presence of the City Publications brand in Michigan during that period. While two outlets were operating, it's important to note that this number can fluctuate year to year, as seen in the broader table showing system-wide outlet summaries. The presence of existing outlets can provide both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, brand awareness may already exist. On the other hand, the territory may be partially saturated.
It is also important to note that while the FDD provides data up to 2024, the number of outlets operating in Michigan may have changed since then. Further research and direct communication with City Publications would be needed to obtain the most current figures. Understanding the historical trends in outlet numbers, as well as the franchisor's future development plans for the state, is crucial for making an informed investment decision.