What is the definition of 'Location' for a City Wide franchise?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must establish your office for the Franchised Business ("Office") at a location ("Location") within your Designated Territory prior to the commencement of any business or promotional activities. You may not change the Location without CITY WIDE's approval. You must give CITY WIDE at least 30 days' prior written notice of any such change and CITY WIDE shall have 30 days within which to approve such Location and the proposed decor and signage. If CITY WIDE does not approve of such Location, decor or signage within such 30-day period, your request shall be deemed disapproved.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 36–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Location' refers to the physical office space a franchisee establishes for their City Wide business within their designated territory. Prior to commencing any business activities, the franchisee must have this office set up.
The FDD specifies that franchisees cannot change their Location without prior approval from City Wide. To request a change, franchisees must provide City Wide with at least 30 days' written notice. City Wide then has 30 days to evaluate and approve the proposed new Location, including its decor and signage. Failure to obtain approval within this timeframe means the request is denied.
This requirement ensures that City Wide maintains control over the brand's image and operational standards. It also allows City Wide to assess whether the proposed new location is suitable for the business. For a prospective franchisee, this means they need to factor in the time and potential costs associated with securing and setting up an approved office location, as well as the need to obtain franchisor approval before relocating.