In the context of this document, what does 'CITY WIDE' refer to?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on | |
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| , by and between CITY WIDE FRANCHISE COMPANY, INC., a Kansas | |
| corporation whose principal place of business is 15230 W. 105th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66219 ("CITY | |
| WIDE" | or "Franchisor," "we" or "us") and |
| a | (state) (corporation |
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| partnership | |
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| limited liability company) | |
| whose principal place | |
| of business is ("Franchisee," "you" or "your"). | |
RECITALS
CITY WIDE is engaged in the business of operating, developing, and licensing others to use the CITY WIDE system of commercial facility maintenance services including, but not limited to, commercial janitorial services and the distribution of commercial janitorial supplies, under the trade name and service mark, "CITY WIDE" and "CITY WIDE MAINTENANCE" ("Franchised Business"); and
CITY WIDE has developed a business plan and method of establishing and conducting the Franchised Business utilizing certain standards, specifications, methods, procedures, proprietary equipment, techniques, management techniques, proprietary marks and information, specifications and commercial symbols, and trade dress and other confidential information, as they may be changed, improved, and further developed from time to time by CITY WIDE ("System"); and
The distinguishing characteristics of System include the trade names, trademarks, and service marks and associated logos and symbols found on Attachment C attached to and made a part of this Agreement and any other marks CITY WIDE may develop from time to time and designate for use in connection with the System ("Marks"); the trade dress of the facilities, if any, associated logos and commercial symbols, together with the goodwill associated with them;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'CITY WIDE' refers to the franchisor, which is engaged in the business of operating, developing, and licensing others to use the City Wide system of commercial facility maintenance services. These services include commercial janitorial services and the distribution of commercial janitorial supplies. The trade names and service marks associated with the business are "CITY WIDE" and "CITY WIDE MAINTENANCE".
City Wide has developed a specific business plan and method for establishing and running the franchised business. This system includes standards, specifications, methods, procedures, proprietary equipment, techniques, management techniques, proprietary marks and information, specifications, and commercial symbols. These elements may be updated or improved by City Wide over time. The City Wide system is a comprehensive approach for operating businesses under the trade name and service mark "CITY WIDE" and "CITY WIDE FACILITY SOLUTIONS".
As a franchisee, strict adherence to City Wide's standards and policies is mandatory, ensuring uniform operation across all City Wide franchised businesses. This includes maintaining standards for quality, service, and operational integrity. Franchisees are obligated to use prescribed equipment, layouts, and designs, strictly adhere to proprietary information and the Operating Manual, and sell only designated service and product lines. Compliance with these standards and policies, in conjunction with the Marks, is what provides the basis for the valuable goodwill associated with the City Wide brand.