How many Monicals Pizza outlets were operating in Illinois at the start of 2023?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | |||||||
| 2022 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISE INFORMATION (FDD pages 42–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 31 Monicals Pizza outlets operating in Illinois at the start of 2023.
This figure provides a snapshot of Monicals Pizza's established presence in its home state. For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a degree of brand recognition and market penetration in Illinois. It's important to note that this number reflects the total number of outlets, including both franchised and company-owned locations.
The FDD also indicates that during 2023, Monicals Pizza reacquired 1 outlet from a franchisee in Illinois, while no outlets were opened or closed. This resulted in a total of 32 outlets at the end of 2023. Understanding the reasons behind the reacquisition of the franchise could be a crucial point for a potential franchisee to investigate, as it may point to the financial health of the franchise system.
Overall, the data suggests a relatively stable market presence for Monicals Pizza in Illinois. A prospective franchisee should further investigate the performance of existing locations, market saturation, and growth opportunities within the state to assess the potential for success.