How many Crowne Plaza licensed outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed | 2022 | 88 | 87 | -1 |
| 2023 | 87 | 85 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 85 | 83 | -2 | |
| Company | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owned | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 88 | 87 | -1 |
| 2023 | 87 | 85 | -2 | |
| 2024 | 85 | 83 | -2 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 95–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 85 licensed Crowne Plaza outlets operating at the start of 2024. This number reflects the hotels operating under a license agreement with Holiday as of the beginning of that year. The document also provides data on the number of outlets at the end of the year and the net change in outlets during the year.
Specifically, the table outlines the status of licensed outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as the net change. For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful for understanding the recent trends in the number of operating Crowne Plaza licensed locations.
It's important to note that this data pertains only to licensed outlets and does not include any company-owned outlets. The FDD also includes information on the number of outlets in specific states, as well as details on openings, terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for outlets ceasing operations. Reviewing this detailed historical data can help potential franchisees assess the stability and growth of the Crowne Plaza brand.