On what page of the City Publications franchise agreement can I find information about fees?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
uch terms and conditions as Franchisor deems appropriate; and
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- To engage in any activities not expressly forbidden 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:
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- Access to Franchisor's proprietary materials and process including, but not limited to, an initial supply of sales material;
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- 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;
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- Exclusive rights to distribute Card Packs and other approved products within the Exclusive Territory as described in Section 3.B;
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- 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;
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- An initial training program and training materials to be provided to Franchisee pursuant to Section 10.A;
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- On-site sales training and assistance as further described in Section 10.D;
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding fees can be found in Section 4 of the franchise agreement. Specifically, Section 4.A details the franchise fee that the franchisee must pay to City Publications. This fee is due when the Franchise Agreement is signed and is considered fully earned and nonrefundable upon payment.
The franchise fee covers several aspects of the franchise arrangement. These include access to City Publications' proprietary materials, an initial supply of sales materials, and the use of a unique domain for the franchisee's website. The fee also grants exclusive rights to distribute Card Packs and other approved products within the franchisee's exclusive territory.
Additionally, the franchise fee covers the City Publications "Quick Start Program," which is designed to help the franchisee begin operations. It also includes an initial training program, training materials, and on-site sales training and assistance. Finally, the franchise fee contributes to City Publications' general sales and marketing expenses, as well as legal, accounting, and other professional fees.