How does City Wide determine if the initial training is not required?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is generally required for all new franchisees, including those entering the system through a transfer. However, City Wide retains the sole and absolute right to determine if such initial training is not required. This determination is made by City Wide itself, giving them complete discretion over the training requirements for new franchisees.
This means that while initial training is typically mandatory, City Wide can waive this requirement based on their assessment. The FDD does not specify the exact criteria City Wide uses to make this determination. However, the FDD does state that training will not begin until the franchisee has obtained financing or shown sufficient assets to satisfy City Wide of the franchisee's ability to meet its financial obligations under the agreement, and the franchisee has started the online City Wide YOU training program.
For a prospective franchisee, this implies that while they should expect to undergo initial training, there is a possibility it could be waived at City Wide's discretion. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to inquire about the circumstances under which City Wide might waive the initial training requirement and what factors they consider in making that decision. Understanding this can help a franchisee anticipate their onboarding process and plan accordingly.
It is important to note that even if initial training is waived, City Wide may still require additional training programs or refresher courses in the future. Franchisees are responsible for all expenses associated with attending these training programs. This highlights the ongoing commitment to training and development within the City Wide franchise system.