Does City Publications provide an initial training program to franchisees?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ons 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, the franchise fee includes an initial training program and training materials to be provided to the franchisee, as stated in Section 10.A. This initial training is part of what the franchisee pays for when signing the Franchise Agreement.
City Publications also provides operations assistance. For approximately two days, one of City Publications' representatives will furnish general assistance and guidance in connection with opening and the day-to-day operations of the franchised business. This on-site assistance will occur during the commencement of operations or within four weeks of the franchisee beginning operations, or as otherwise agreed upon by both parties. If the franchisee requests additional assistance to facilitate the opening, City Publications may provide it at their standard rates, plus expenses.
City Publications may also require franchisees to attend additional refresher training and/or seminars, either virtually or in a classroom setting. Attendance at these programs is at the franchisee's sole expense, including travel, room and board, and employee salaries. City Publications will not require attendance at more than two sessions per year, and each session will not exceed two days. Furthermore, City Publications may require short, on-site, self-conducted training to maintain knowledge of the Operations Manual and understanding of procedures.