How many City Publications outlets were operating in Ohio 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 were no City Publications outlets operating in Ohio at the start of 2023. The provided table, which details the status of franchised outlets for the years 2022 to 2024, indicates that the number of outlets in Ohio at the start of 2023 was zero. This suggests that Ohio was not a market with existing City Publications franchise presence during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is crucial as it may indicate an untapped market or, conversely, a market where City Publications has struggled to gain traction. It is important to investigate the reasons behind the lack of presence, which could range from market saturation by competitors to a lack of brand recognition in the area. Understanding the market dynamics in Ohio would be a key step in assessing the potential success of a City Publications franchise there.
It's also worth noting that while there were no outlets at the start of 2023, the table does not provide information on whether any franchise agreements were signed for Ohio with outlets projected to open later in 2023. Further investigation into City Publications' expansion plans for Ohio during that year would provide a more complete picture. This information can be gathered by speaking with the franchisor directly.