From whom must a City Publications franchisee purchase all printed media materials?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
D. Printing
Franchisee must purchase all printed media materials, including Card Decks, and any specialty programs, solo postcards, booklets, brochures, etc. from a printer designated by Franchisor. Franchisor may negotiate a contract for printing subject to pricing changes at renewal. This agreement and related pricing may be adjusted for changes and circumstances beyond the printer's control. The parties agree that Franchisor has the right to charge more for specialty cards, which are cards that are larger than the standard deck cards, cards that are mailed separately or in smaller mailing, or are otherwise distinguishable from the standard card deck mailed by Franchisee. Franchisor will extend to Franchisee the full benefit of any warranty issued by the printer of the card decks. It is agreed that Franchisee's only claim and remedy with respect to any claimed printing defect shall be to the extent of such warranty, and Franchisor shall have no further liability therefor. It is a Franchisee responsibility to keep up with print tax changes per State and to find out when/where print tax applies.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase all printed media materials from a printer designated by City Publications. This includes Card Decks, specialty programs, solo postcards, booklets, and brochures. City Publications may negotiate a printing contract, but pricing is subject to change upon renewal and adjustments due to circumstances beyond the printer's control.
City Publications has the right to charge more for specialty cards, which are defined as cards larger than the standard deck cards, cards mailed separately or in smaller mailings, or cards otherwise distinguishable from the standard card deck. City Publications will extend the full benefit of any warranty issued by the printer for the card decks to the franchisee. The franchisee's claim and remedy for any printing defect is limited to the extent of the printer's warranty, and City Publications assumes no further liability.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to stay informed about print tax changes per state and to determine when and where print tax applies. This requirement ensures uniformity and quality control in printed materials, but it also limits the franchisee's ability to seek potentially lower prices from other vendors. Franchisees should factor in potential cost fluctuations and tax implications when projecting expenses.