What costs are included when a City Publications franchisee terminates due to default?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall promptly pay all sums owing to Franchisor.
In the event of termination for any default of Franchisee, such sums shall include, but not be limited to, all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred by Franchisor as a result of the default.
Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Franchisor subsequent to the termination or expiration of the Franchise herein granted in obtaining injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of any provisions of this Section 19.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee's agreement is terminated due to their default, they are responsible for specific financial obligations to City Publications. These obligations include all outstanding sums owed to City Publications.
Specifically, these sums encompass all damages, costs, and expenses incurred by City Publications as a direct consequence of the franchisee's default. This extends to reasonable attorney's fees and any other expenses that City Publications incurs while addressing the default.
Furthermore, the franchisee is liable for all damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, that City Publications incurs after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. This applies to costs associated with obtaining injunctive or other relief to enforce any provisions outlined in Section 19 of the agreement. Therefore, a franchisee should be aware of the potential financial burden resulting from defaulting on the franchise agreement.