What date is the City Wide Franchise Disclosure Document issued?

The 2025 City Wide Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly state the exact issuance date within the provided excerpts. However, it does mention that for states that do not require registration, filing, or exemption of a franchise, the effective date of the Franchise Disclosure Document is the issuance date.

Prospective franchisees should note that the document includes a receipt (Exhibit J) that they must date and sign, returning it to City Wide. This receipt acknowledges that the franchisee has received and read the FDD. The FDD also states that City Wide must provide the disclosure document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or make a payment. Certain states, like Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and South Dakota, require the FDD to be provided at the first personal meeting to discuss the franchise.

To determine the specific issuance date of the FDD, a prospective City Wide franchisee should review the full FDD document, specifically the cover page or contact City Wide directly. Knowing the issuance date is important to ensure that the franchisee is operating with the most current and legally compliant version of the disclosure document, especially when considering state-specific registration and effective dates.