How many City Wide franchises were reacquired by the franchisor in Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 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 no franchises reacquired by City Wide in Kansas during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the franchise activity from 2022 to 2024. In 2023, the number of outlets at the start of the year was two, and the number of outlets at the end of the year remained at two, with zero franchises reacquired by City Wide during that year.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of City Wide franchises in specific states. A reacquired franchise can indicate potential issues with the franchisee's performance or other factors that led to the franchisor taking back control of the outlet. The absence of reacquired franchises in Kansas during 2023 could be seen as a positive sign for the health of the franchise system in that state.
It is important to note that this data only reflects the specific period from 2022 to 2024. Prospective franchisees should also consider other factors, such as terminations, non-renewals, and transfers, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's dynamics. Additionally, it would be beneficial to inquire about the reasons behind any franchise reacquisitions in other states to assess potential risks and challenges associated with owning a City Wide franchise.