Has City Wide applied for or been granted any state registrations of the Marks?

According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, City Wide has not applied for or been granted any state registrations of its marks. However, City Wide's licensor, City Wide Franchise Holding Company, Inc., claims common law rights to the marks as the owner of all rights, title, and interest to them.

While state registration can offer additional legal protections, the absence of such registration does not necessarily prevent City Wide from enforcing its trademark rights within those states. Common law rights, which arise from the actual use of a trademark in a particular geographic area, can provide a basis for protection, although the scope of that protection may be limited to the areas where the mark is actually used and recognized by consumers.

Prospective franchisees should be aware that City Wide relies on its licensor's common law rights at the state level. While City Wide states it is unaware of any infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the marks, it is important to understand the potential limitations and implications of relying solely on common law rights versus state registrations. A franchisee may want to inquire about the geographic scope of City Wide's established common law rights and any potential risks associated with operating in specific states.