What constitutes abandonment of the City Wide franchised business?

According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will be considered to have abandoned their business if they fail to operate the franchised business during normal business hours for a period of seven days or more without prior written consent from City Wide. Additionally, any other circumstance that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the franchisee has permanently left the franchised business can also be considered abandonment by City Wide.

This clause in the franchise agreement protects City Wide from potential losses and damages to its brand reputation that could occur if a franchisee were to abruptly cease operations without notice. It allows City Wide to take action to ensure the continuity of the business and maintain service to customers in the designated territory.

For a prospective City Wide franchisee, this means they must maintain consistent operation of their business during normal business hours unless they have obtained prior written consent from City Wide for any closures or interruptions. Failure to do so could result in City Wide declaring the business abandoned, which could lead to termination of the franchise agreement. It is important for franchisees to communicate proactively with City Wide regarding any potential operational challenges or planned absences to avoid being in violation of this clause.