Where can I find the specific provisions of the City Wide Franchise Agreement mentioned in Item 17?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ITEM 17 RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP
This table lists certain important provisions of the Franchise Agreement and related agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreements attached to this disclosure document.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 44–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 17 provides a table summarizing key provisions within the Franchise Agreement and related agreements. This table outlines various aspects of the franchise relationship, including renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution. The specific sections of the Franchise Agreement that correspond to each provision are listed in the second column of the table.
For example, if you're interested in understanding City Wide's right of first refusal to acquire your business, the table indicates that this is covered in Section 20 of the Franchise Agreement. Similarly, conditions for City Wide's approval of a transfer by you are detailed in Section 13. The table also points to sections addressing non-competition covenants, modifications to the agreement, and dispute resolution processes.
The FDD explicitly states that prospective franchisees should read these provisions in the agreements attached to the disclosure document. This means that after reviewing the summary in Item 17, you should turn to the actual Franchise Agreement and related documents to find the complete and legally binding terms in the sections referenced. This is a critical step in understanding your rights and obligations as a City Wide franchisee.