What documents should I read to understand the renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution provisions for a City Publications franchise?

According to City Publications's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to understand the provisions for renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution, you should read the franchise and related agreements attached to the Disclosure Document. Item 17 provides a table summarizing key provisions within these agreements, but the actual agreements themselves contain the full legal terms.

Specifically, the table in Item 17 of the City Publications FDD references various sections within the franchise agreement that address these topics. For instance, Section 20.B defines what constitutes a "transfer" of the franchise, including the transfer of the Franchise Agreement itself, ownership of the franchisee entity, or the sale of assets. Section 20.B also states that City Publications's prior written consent is required for any transfer.

Other sections outline City Publications's rights and options upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. Section 21 describes City Publications's right of first refusal to acquire the franchised business, allowing them to match any offer you receive. Section 19.C details City Publications's option to purchase the assets of the franchised business if the franchise is terminated or expires. Reading these sections in their entirety within the franchise agreement will provide a complete understanding of your rights and obligations regarding renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution.