What is the Transfer Fee for a City Publications franchise?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $25,000 | At the time of transfer | Payable when you sell your franchise. (Section 20.B.7) We provide 5 hours onboarding training to your transferee. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 10–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the transfer fee for selling a franchise is $25,000. This fee is due at the time of the transfer.
The transfer fee covers 5 hours of onboarding training that City Publications provides to the new franchisee. This training is intended to help the new owner get up to speed with the City Publications business model and operational procedures.
Transfer fees are a common aspect of franchise agreements, designed to compensate the franchisor for the administrative costs and training associated with bringing in a new franchisee. The $25,000 fee charged by City Publications is within the typical range for franchise systems, but prospective franchisees should consider this cost when planning for a potential sale of their business in the future.