Where is the North Dakota Securities Department located, which is relevant to City Publications?

According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the North Dakota Securities Department is located at the State Capitol – 5th Floor, 600 East Boulevard, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505. This information is relevant because the state agencies listed in Exhibit B are designated as City Publications' agent for service of process in accordance with applicable state laws. City Publications may register in one or more of these states.

For a prospective City Publications franchisee, this means that the North Dakota Securities Department is the point of contact for legal and regulatory matters related to the franchise within the state. This is particularly important if a franchisee has any legal issues or needs to serve legal documents to City Publications.

The FDD also includes an amendment to the franchise agreement specifically for North Dakota, indicating that North Dakota law and the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law are important considerations for franchisees operating in that state. This amendment addresses issues such as general releases upon renewal or transfer, enforceability of covenants not to compete, choice of law, venue for legal actions, and statute of limitations.