Must a City Publications franchisee adhere to the then-current implementation or interpretation of all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall secure and maintain in force all required licenses, permits and certificates relating to the operation of the Franchised Business and shall operate the Franchised Business in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, all government regulations. It is the responsibility of the Franchisee, with his lawyer and CPA, to determine if there are any print taxes or sales taxes due on sales, or use taxes on products and services applicable to the franchised business. Each state has its own rules on these taxes and some states do collect them on businesses like the franchised business. The Franchisor has made no representation to Franchisee about print and sales tax rules in Franchisee's state and it is clearly understood that this is the responsibility of the franchisee.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must secure and maintain all required licenses, permits, and certificates to operate their franchised business. City Publications franchisees must operate their business in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, including all government regulations.
The FDD states that it is the franchisee's responsibility, along with their lawyer and CPA, to determine if there are any print taxes or sales taxes due on sales, or use taxes on products and services applicable to the franchised business. The FDD acknowledges that each state has its own rules on these taxes and some states do collect them on businesses like City Publications franchises.
The franchisor, City Publications, makes no representation to the franchisee about print and sales tax rules in the franchisee's state. The FDD clarifies that this is the responsibility of the franchisee.