As of the end of 2024, how many company-owned City Wide outlets were operating in Kansas?
City_Wide 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 Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no company-owned outlets operating in Kansas as of the end of 2024. However, there was one franchised City Wide outlet operating in Kansas at the end of 2024.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into City Wide's operational model. The absence of company-owned stores in Kansas suggests that City Wide relies solely on franchisees to serve that market. This could mean less direct competition from the franchisor, but it also indicates that franchisees are fully responsible for establishing and maintaining the brand's presence in the state.
Franchisees should consider the implications of this structure, including the level of support and brand recognition they can expect in the region. It is important to evaluate the performance and market penetration of the existing franchised outlet in Kansas to understand the potential for growth and success in that market.