This is possibly a bug with the Eisenwerk company based in Frankfurt.
By 1909 they are the most successful company in my most recent game, with branches across large parts of Europe including most cities close to Frankfurt but also distant cities like:
Bordeaux
Barcelona
Warsaw
But they have no branch in Berlin, which is likely their closest and largest market.
This choice seems weird enough that it might be a bug.
I think ive noticed this for other companies too in other games.
Personally i think most companies should be forced to have branches in the largest city in their country, even if they have to have higher prices to cover transportation.
You can make exceptions for very large countries with distant cities, but i think it would improve the sales and profitability of the AI in most cases.
By 1909 they are the most successful company in my most recent game, with branches across large parts of Europe including most cities close to Frankfurt but also distant cities like:
Bordeaux
Barcelona
Warsaw
But they have no branch in Berlin, which is likely their closest and largest market.
This choice seems weird enough that it might be a bug.
I think ive noticed this for other companies too in other games.
Personally i think most companies should be forced to have branches in the largest city in their country, even if they have to have higher prices to cover transportation.
You can make exceptions for very large countries with distant cities, but i think it would improve the sales and profitability of the AI in most cases.