How many City Wide outlets were operating in California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 11 City Wide outlets operating in California at the start of 2024. 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.
Specifically, for California in 2024, the table shows that there were 11 outlets at the start of the year and 2 outlets opened during the year. There were no terminations, non-renewals or cessation of operations for other reasons. This resulted in 13 outlets at the end of 2024.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides a clear picture of City Wide's growth and presence in California. It demonstrates the brand's existing footprint and expansion activity within the state, which can be an indicator of market potential and brand recognition. Reviewing this data over several years, as presented in the table, can further reveal trends in outlet openings, closures, and overall stability in the California market.