How many City Wide franchises were operating in Florida at the start of 2024?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
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 7 City Wide franchises operating in Florida at the start of 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines 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 the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is valuable in understanding the growth and stability of City Wide franchises in specific states. Seeing the changes in outlet numbers over the years can provide insights into market saturation, franchise performance, and potential challenges or opportunities in different regions.
Specifically, the data shows that in Florida, there were 6 outlets at the start of 2022, which remained constant until 2023 when 1 new outlet opened. By the start of 2024, there were 7 outlets. During 2024, one outlet was reacquired by the franchisor, and the number of outlets remained at 7 at the end of 2024. This detailed breakdown helps potential franchisees assess the dynamics of the Florida market within the City Wide franchise system.