How many City Publications outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
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 |
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 36 franchised outlets operating at the start of 2024. This number is part of a broader trend detailed in the Systemwide Outlet Summary, which shows the changes in the number of franchised City Publications outlets over the years. In 2022, there were 39 outlets at the start of the year, which decreased to 37 by the end of the year. In 2023, the number started at 37 and decreased to 36 by year's end.
For a prospective City Publications franchisee, this data indicates a slight contraction in the number of franchised outlets in the years leading up to 2024. However, the data also shows a net change of +4 in 2024, with the number of outlets increasing from 36 at the start of the year to 40 by the end. This could signal a potential turnaround or renewed growth in the franchise system.
It's important to note that these figures only reflect the number of franchised outlets and do not include any company-owned outlets, as City Publications did not have any company-owned operations during the reported period. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind the fluctuations in outlet numbers and understand the factors driving both the decreases and the subsequent increase in 2024 to assess the stability and growth potential of the City Publications franchise.