How many City Wide outlets were operating in Arkansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 was one City Wide outlet operating in Arkansas at the start of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD 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 the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state. This information is presented for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this data offers insight into the growth and stability of City Wide franchises in specific states. The Arkansas data indicates a single outlet operating in 2023, which remained constant throughout the year. This could suggest a stable market presence, but further investigation into the performance and potential for expansion in Arkansas would be beneficial.
It's important to note that the table also provides data on terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for ceased operations. Reviewing these figures alongside the number of outlets opened can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise's performance in a given state. A prospective franchisee should also consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as market demographics and competition, to assess the viability of a City Wide franchise in Arkansas or other states.