What was the total number of City Publications outlets at the end of 2024 across all states?
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, the total number of outlets at the end of 2024 was 40. This number reflects a net increase of 4 outlets during the year. At the start of 2024, there were 36 franchised outlets.
It is important to note that these figures pertain to franchised outlets. The FDD indicates that City Publications did not have any company-owned outlets during the years 2022-2024. Therefore, the total number of outlets is equivalent to the number of franchised outlets.
Prospective franchisees should pay attention to the trends in outlet numbers. While City Publications experienced a net increase in 2024, there were net decreases in both 2022 and 2023. Understanding the reasons behind these fluctuations can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the franchise system.