How many City Wide franchises were operating in Maryland at the start of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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 2 franchises operating in the state of Maryland at the start of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD 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 indicates the existing market presence of City Wide in Maryland. It shows whether the brand is well-established or still growing in the region. The stability of the number of franchises can suggest market saturation or consistent performance.
Specifically, the data shows that in 2022, there were 2 City Wide franchises in Maryland. No new franchises opened, and none closed, so the year ended with 2 franchises. In 2023, there were still 2 franchises operating in Maryland, and again, no new franchises opened or closed, so the year ended with 2 franchises. In 2024, there were still 2 franchises operating in Maryland, and no franchises opened or closed, so the year ended with 2 franchises.