Is the $1,864 National Technology Development Fee for a City Wide franchise subject to change?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee agrees to pay to Franchisor $1,864 per month for the costs associated with Franchisee's participation in Franchisor's design, development. testing and deployment technology capabilities utilized in the operations of the Franchised Business.
The current Information Technology Services Fee is $120 per month, however it may be greater based upon the level of services you elect.
This fee may vary based upon the terms of the IT Services Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the National Technology Development Fee of $1,864 per month is paid by the franchisee to City Wide for participation in the design, development, testing, and deployment of technology capabilities used in the franchised business operations.
However, the Information Technology Services Fee, which is separate from the National Technology Development Fee, is subject to change. The current Information Technology Services Fee is $120 per month but may be greater based on the level of services the franchisee elects. This fee does not include the cost of any hardware or software. The Information Technology Services Fee may vary based upon the terms of the IT Services Agreement.
While the excerpt specifies that the Information Technology Services Fee is subject to change, it does not explicitly state whether the National Technology Development Fee of $1,864 is also subject to change. A prospective franchisee should clarify with City Wide whether this fee is fixed or variable over the term of the franchise agreement.