Does the City Publications Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire require the franchisee to personally review the Franchise Agreement?

According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire does address whether the franchisee has personally reviewed the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, the questionnaire asks the franchisee to confirm whether they have received and personally reviewed the City Publications Franchise Agreement and each exhibit attached to it. The franchisee must answer "Yes" or "No".

Furthermore, the questionnaire asks if the franchisee understands all of the information contained in the Franchise Agreement and its exhibits, again requiring a "Yes" or "No" response. If the franchisee answers "No", they are prompted to specify which parts of the Franchise Agreement they do not understand, with space provided to attach additional pages if necessary.

This questionnaire serves as a tool for City Publications to gauge the franchisee's comprehension of the franchise agreement and related documents before finalizing the franchise arrangement. It also helps to identify any potential misunderstandings or areas of concern that the franchisee may have, allowing for clarification and further discussion before the agreement is signed. This is a standard practice in franchising, ensuring that franchisees are fully informed about their obligations and rights.