How many City Wide franchises in Arkansas ceased operations for other reasons during 2023?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased– Operations - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 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 City Wide franchises in Arkansas that ceased operations for other reasons during 2023. The FDD provides a table outlining the status of franchises, including those that ceased operations for various reasons.
Specifically, the table details the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and outlets at the end of the year. For Arkansas in 2023, the number of franchises that ceased operations for other reasons is listed as 0.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of City Wide franchises in specific states. A history of franchise closures, for any reason, could signal potential challenges or risks associated with operating a franchise in that area. The absence of such closures in Arkansas during 2023 may be seen as a positive indicator for prospective franchisees.