What was the total number of City Publications outlets at the start of 2023?
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, at the start of 2023, there were a total of 37 outlets. This number reflects the total of franchised outlets, as there were zero company-owned outlets during this period. This information is part of the Systemwide Outlet Summary covering the years 2022 to 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing scale of City Publications' franchise network at that time. It's important to note that the number of outlets decreased by one during 2023, ending the year with 36 outlets. This could be due to closures, terminations, or non-renewals of franchise agreements.
Understanding the historical trends in outlet numbers can help a potential franchisee assess the stability and growth of the City Publications franchise system. While the overall number of outlets remained relatively stable, the changes from year to year may warrant further investigation into the reasons behind these fluctuations. It would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to inquire about the reasons for any outlet closures or terminations to better understand the health and dynamics of the franchise network.