What is the estimated range for travel and living expenses while training for a City Wide franchise?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure1 | Amount | payment | When Due | is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training5 | $4,000 to $10,000 | As Incurred | During Training/ Before Opening | Airlines, hotels, Restaurants, Car Rental Companies, and other vendors |
NOTES:
- (5) Travel and Living Expenses While Training: You must participate in CITY WIDE's training programs. You must involve your Manager (as defined in ITEM 15) in all CITY WIDE training programs as stated in ITEM 11 of this Disclosure Document. The fee for the initial training program is covered by the Initial Franchise Fee. However, you must make arrangements for and pay the expenses of any persons attending the training program on your behalf, including transportation, lodging, meals and wages. The amount will depend, in part, on the distance you must travel and the type of accommodation you choose. The estimate is for attendance by two people.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated range for travel and living expenses while training is $4,000 to $10,000. This covers the costs for transportation, lodging, meals, and wages for any persons attending the training program on behalf of the franchisee. The FDD notes that the estimate is based on attendance by two people.
The initial franchise fee covers the cost of the initial training program itself. However, franchisees are responsible for covering the travel and living expenses for themselves and their manager, as defined in Item 15 of the FDD, to attend City Wide's training programs. These expenses are paid to airlines, hotels, restaurants, car rental companies, and other vendors as they are incurred during training and before opening the franchise.
The actual amount spent on travel and living expenses will vary depending on factors such as the distance traveled and the type of accommodations chosen. It is important for prospective franchisees to consider these potential costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start a City Wide franchise.
Prospective franchisees should carefully budget for these expenses and consider ways to minimize costs, such as booking travel and accommodations in advance or choosing more economical options. It is also advisable to discuss these expenses with existing City Wide franchisees to gain a better understanding of the typical costs involved.