What expenses must franchisees pay during both the initial City Wide training and any additional training?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
our first year of operations, your Franchised Business does not generate enough Gross Sales to pay a Royalty Fee that exceeds the Minimum Royalty Fee.
During both the initial training and any additional training, you must pay the travel, lodging and living expenses during training. For additional training programs, CITY WIDE may also charge a reasonable training fee.
CITY WIDE will also conduct initial on-site start-up assistance at your Location for a period not to exceed 10 working days.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel, lodging, and living expenses during both the initial training program and any additional training sessions. For additional training programs, City Wide may also charge a reasonable training fee.
This means that prospective City Wide franchisees should factor in these costs when budgeting for their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses. The initial training program is conducted at a designated training facility located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Additional training programs will be held in Lenexa, Kansas, will last for no more than five days, and will not occur more frequently than four times per year.
Franchisees should inquire with City Wide about the potential training fees for additional programs to get a clearer picture of these potential costs. Understanding these expenses upfront will help franchisees manage their finances effectively and avoid unexpected financial burdens during the training periods. Also, for all required additional training courses, seminars and programs, City Wide states that franchisees or their employees will be responsible for any and all other expenses incurred in connection with any courses, seminars and programs, including the costs of transportation, lodging, meals and wages.