Which sections of the City Publications Franchise Agreement outline the franchisee's obligation to pay 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 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 4 of the Franchise Agreement details the franchisee's obligation to pay fees. This section specifies that the franchisee must pay certain fees and amounts to the franchisor at the times outlined in the agreement.
Specifically, Section 4.A addresses the Franchise Fee, stating that the franchisee shall pay a Franchise Fee to the franchisor, with the exact dollar amount to be specified in the agreement. This fee is due in full when the Franchise Agreement is signed, though Exhibit C may contain applicable state laws affecting the due date. The Franchise Fee is deemed fully earned upon payment and is nonrefundable.
The Franchise Fee covers several items, including access to proprietary materials, use of a unique domain for the franchised business's website, exclusive rights to distribute Card Packs within the Exclusive Territory, the City Publications "Quick Start Program," an initial training program, on-site sales training and assistance, and the franchisor's general sales and marketing expenses, legal, accounting, and other professional fees.