How many City Publications outlets were operating in Virginia 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 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 outlet operating in Virginia at the start of 2022. The provided table details the status of franchised outlets for the years 2022 to 2024, broken down by state. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the existing market presence of City Publications in different states.
Specifically, the table shows the number of outlets at the start of each year, the number of outlets opened during the year, and the number of terminations. For Virginia, the table indicates that there was one outlet at the start of 2022, and no new outlets were opened or terminated during that year. This suggests a stable presence in Virginia during that period.
This type of information is typical in franchise disclosure documents, as it provides transparency about the franchise's growth and stability in different geographic areas. Reviewing this data can help potential franchisees assess the market saturation and growth potential in their desired area. It's important to note that past performance is not indicative of future results, but it can offer valuable insights into the franchise's operational history.