What was the total number of Crowne Plaza outlets at the start of 2022?
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, the total number of outlets at the start of 2022 was 88. This number includes 88 licensed outlets and 0 company-owned outlets.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the size and composition of the Crowne Plaza system at that time. The fact that all outlets were licensed suggests that Crowne Plaza focuses on franchising as its primary mode of expansion rather than operating company-owned locations.
It is important to note that the number of outlets can fluctuate due to various factors such as terminations, non-renewals, and new openings. Reviewing the trends in outlet numbers over several years, as presented in the FDD, can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the brand's growth and stability.