How many City Publications outlets were sold to franchisees in 2023 across all states?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Outlets closed | Outlets sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All States | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 were zero outlets sold to franchisees across all states in 2023. The FDD provides a systemwide outlet summary for the years 2022 to 2024, detailing the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, reacquired, closed, and sold to franchisees, as well as the number of outlets at the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates that City Publications did not engage in the sale of existing outlets to new franchisees during 2023. This could mean that the company focused on opening new outlets or maintaining existing franchise relationships rather than transferring ownership.
It is important to note that while no outlets were sold to franchisees in 2023, the FDD does not specify the reasons for this. A potential franchisee should inquire with City Publications about their strategy regarding outlet sales and transfers to understand the opportunities and limitations in this area.