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When is the Franchise Fee for City Publications due and payable?

City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

by this Agreement.

SECTION 4. FEES

Franchisee agrees to pay Franchisor the following fees and amounts at the times specified herein:

A. Franchise Fee

Franchisee shall pay a Franchise Fee to Franchisor of ___________________________________ Dollars ($_________). The fee is fully due and payable when you sign this Franchise Agreement. See Exhibit C for any applicable state law affecting the due date of the Franchise Fee. The Franchise Fee shall be deemed fully earned upon payment and is nonrefundable. Said Franchise Fee includes payment for:

    1. Access to Franchisor's proprietary materials and process including, but not limited to, an initial supply of sales material;
    1. Use of a unique domain for design and creation of a designated website for the Franchised Business, and a link between such website and the CITY PUBLICATIONS website. This domain is also for all email communication related to the franchise;
    1. Exclusive rights to distribute Card Packs and other approved products within the Exclusive Territory as described in Section 3.B;
    1. The CITY PUBLICATIONS "Quick Start Program," which program consists of information, activities and materials designed to assist Franchisee in commencing operation of the Franchised Business. The Quick Start Program is provided to Franchisee upon execution of this Agreement and Franchisee's payment of the Franchise Fee;
    1. An initial training program and training materials to be provided to Franchisee pursuant to Section 10.A;
    1. On-site sales training and assistance as further described in Section 10.D;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee is due in full when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The specific amount of the franchise fee is not provided in this excerpt. The FDD states that Exhibit C may contain applicable state laws affecting the due date of the Franchise Fee. Once paid, the franchise fee is considered fully earned and is nonrefundable.

The franchise fee grants the franchisee access to several resources, including proprietary materials, an initial supply of sales materials, a unique domain for a designated website, and exclusive rights to distribute Card Packs within the Exclusive Territory. It also covers the City Publications "Quick Start Program," an initial training program, on-site sales training, and the franchisor's general sales and marketing expenses.

Prospective franchisees should note that the franchise fee is nonrefundable, so it is important to carefully consider the investment before signing the agreement. Additionally, franchisees should review Exhibit C of the Franchise Agreement to understand any state-specific laws that may affect the due date of the franchise fee. For franchisees in Maryland, all initial fees and payments owed are deferred until City Publications completes its pre-opening obligations under the franchise agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.