How many City Wide outlets opened in California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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 outlets opened in California during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing the number of outlets that opened, were terminated, or ceased operations for other reasons. This information can be helpful for potential franchisees to understand the growth and stability of the City Wide franchise system in California.
Specifically, the table shows that at the start of 2023, there were 9 City Wide outlets in California. During 2023, 2 new outlets were opened, and no outlets were terminated or ceased operations. This resulted in a total of 11 outlets at the end of 2023.
Analyzing these trends over multiple years can provide insights into the performance of City Wide franchises in California. For example, a prospective franchisee might want to investigate why the number of new openings decreased from 6 in 2022 to 2 in 2023, and remained at 2 in 2024. Understanding the factors that influence outlet openings and closures can help a franchisee make informed decisions about investing in a City Wide franchise.