What is the effective date for the City Publications Franchise Disclosure Document in Illinois?

The City Publications 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document states that the issuance date is April 20, 2025. This date is relevant to all prospective franchisees, regardless of their state. Franchisees must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing an agreement or making a payment. New York has a slightly different rule, requiring the FDD at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before signing or payment.

For a prospective City Publications franchisee in Illinois, this means the FDD provided to them should be dated April 20, 2025. They must receive this document at least 14 calendar days before signing any binding agreement or making any payment to City Publications.

It is important to note that if City Publications does not deliver the disclosure document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission and the state agency listed on Exhibit A.

Exhibit A to the FDD contains a list of state administrators. It is recommended that prospective City Publications franchisees review Exhibit A to identify and contact their state agency with any questions or concerns.