What is the dependency for a City Publications franchisee to terminate the agreement?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPT]
any assumed name or equivalent registration filed with state, city or county authorities which contains the name "CITY PUBLICATIONS" or any of the Marks, and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Franchisee shall relinquish or transfer to Franchisor or its designee, at Franchisor's discretion, the Franchised Business telephone number and notify the telephone service provider and all listing agencies of the termination or expiration of Franchisee's rights to use any telephone number or any telephone directory listings associated with the "CITY PUBLICATIONS" name or any of the Marks and shall authorize transfer of the same to Franchisor or at Franchisor's direction.
Franchisor shall have the right to enter any premises leased for the Franchised Business.
Additionally, upon demand by Franchisor, Franchisee shall assign (or, if an assignment is prohibited, sublease for the full remaining term and on the same terms and conditions as Franchisee's lease) its interest in the lease then in effect for the premises of the Franchised Business to Franchisor, and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Franchisor shall have the right to make rental and other payments directly to the landlord or other party to whom such payment is ultimately due.
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, Item 23 outlines several obligations a franchisee must fulfill upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. These obligations ensure a smooth transition and protect City Publications' interests.
First, the franchisee must discontinue using any assumed names or registrations containing "CITY PUBLICATIONS" or any of City Publications' marks and provide evidence of compliance within 30 days of termination or expiration. Second, the franchisee must relinquish the franchised business telephone number to City Publications and notify all relevant service providers and listing agencies. Third, upon City Publications' demand, the franchisee must assign their interest in the lease for the premises to City Publications or sublease it for the remaining term if assignment is prohibited. City Publications has the right to make rental payments directly to the landlord.
Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for promptly paying all sums owed to City Publications, including damages, costs, and expenses, such as reasonable attorney's fees, resulting from any default leading to termination. The franchisee must also cover all damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by City Publications in enforcing the provisions of Section 19 after termination or expiration. These measures collectively ensure that City Publications can protect its brand and business interests following the termination of a franchise agreement.