What is the 'Franchised Business' referring to in the City Wide Business Development Center Agreement?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
City Wide and Franchisee are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated ("Franchise Agreement"),[as amended] pursuant to which Franchisee is granted the right to operate a City Wide franchise in the Designated Territory, as defined in the Franchise Agreement ("Franchised Business").
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Franchised Business' in the context of the Business Development Center Agreement refers to the City Wide franchise that the franchisee is granted the right to operate within a specific Designated Territory, as defined in the Franchise Agreement. This is the core business operation that the franchisee is authorized to conduct under the City Wide franchise system.
The Business Development Center Agreement is designed to assist the franchisee in prospecting and developing local City Wide clientele to support the Franchised Business. The services provided are intended to help the franchisee grow their business within their designated territory. These services begin when the Franchised Business opens.
The Franchise Agreement grants the franchisee the exclusive right and license to operate their City Wide business using City Wide's system, software, and marks within their Designated Territory. The franchisee agrees to operate the Franchised Business and adhere to City Wide's standards and policies, which are essential for maintaining the uniformity and integrity of the City Wide franchise system. This includes using prescribed equipment, layouts, designs, and adhering to the proprietary information and operating manual.