What conditions must a City Wide franchisee meet before initial training begins?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
4.1 Initial Training. Initial training is required for all new CITY WIDE franchisees, including new franchisees entering the CITY WIDE system through a transfer of a Franchised Business. CITY WIDE will provide mandatory initial training programs for three people: (1) Franchisee (or if Franchisee is not a natural person, for one (1) shareholder, partner, or officer of Franchisee as designated by Franchisee and approved by CITY WIDE) and two (2) other people of the Franchised Business in the Designated Territory. CITY WIDE may elect not to provide such initial training if CITY WIDE determines, at its sole and absolute right, that such training is not required. Training will not begin until Franchisee has obtained financing or shown sufficient assets to satisfy CITY WIDE of Franchisee's ability to meet its financial obligations under the Agreement, and Franchisee has started the online City Wide YOU training program. Before or at the commencement of the initial training program, CITY WIDE will procure and configure laptop hardware for Franchisee and its employees, for use in the operation and management of your Franchised Business (such Software and hardware collectively, "Technology System"). CITY WIDE may also make available such other required or optional training programs as CITY WIDE deems necessary and appropriate. The Franchisee's payment of the Initial Training Fee includes five additional training credits
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are specific conditions a new franchisee must meet before initial training can begin. City Wide requires that the franchisee must have obtained financing or demonstrated sufficient assets to assure City Wide of the franchisee's ability to meet their financial obligations under the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, the franchisee must have started the online City Wide YOU training program.
These requirements ensure that franchisees are financially prepared and have begun familiarizing themselves with the City Wide system before investing in the full initial training program. This protects both the franchisee and City Wide by setting a baseline level of preparedness.
City Wide also procures and configures laptop hardware with required software for the franchisee and their employees before or at the commencement of the initial training program. This Technology System is essential for operating and managing the franchised business. City Wide retains the sole and absolute right to determine if initial training is required. Meeting these conditions is crucial for a smooth onboarding process and sets the stage for the franchisee's success within the City Wide system.