How many City Publications outlets were terminated in 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 | ||
| Colorado | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Connecticut | 2022 Table No. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2043 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Florida | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Georgia | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Hawaii | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Illinois | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Indiana | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Kentucky | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2032 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Maryland | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Massachusetts | 2022 Table No. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Michigan | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Minnesota | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Missouri | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Nevada | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2032 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| New York | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| North Carolina | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Ohio | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oklahoma | 2022 Table No. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oregon | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| South Carolina | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tennessee | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Texas | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Utah | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Virginia | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 Table No. 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 to 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | |
| Washington | |||||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Washington DC | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| TOTALS | 2022 | 39 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 37 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 36 | 8 | 0 | Exhibit F contains a list of our Franchisees. |
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 terminations of franchise outlets in 2022. The provided table, which details the status of franchised outlets, shows zero terminations across all states for the year 2022. This suggests that while some outlets may have closed or not been renewed, none were formally terminated by City Publications during that period.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and relationship City Publications maintains with its franchisees. A low number of terminations can indicate a healthy franchise system where franchisees are generally successful and satisfied with their business operations. It is important to note that terminations differ from closures or non-renewals, which could occur for various reasons, including the franchisee's decision not to continue the business.
While the table shows zero terminations, prospective franchisees should still investigate the reasons behind any outlet closures or non-renewals. Understanding the full picture of outlet turnover, including the reasons for closures, will give a more comprehensive view of the franchise's health and the potential challenges franchisees might face. Talking to current and former franchisees, as mentioned in the FDD, can provide valuable insights into these matters.