Is a City Wide franchisee required to purchase equipment from City Wide or any specified source?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ailable, the size of the Franchise location, brands purchased, and other relevant factors. You are not required to purchase any equipment, fixtures, etc., from CITY WIDE or any specified source. However, all equipment, fixtures, construction, leasehold improvements and interior decor (if applicable) must meet CITY WIDE's standards and specifications and must be approved by CITY WIDE. Local ordinances may result in variances in the type of required equipment, which may affect the total price.
- (11) Computer Hardware, Software, Peripherals and Licensing Fees: You must purchase all hardware and computers from CITY WIDE. CITY WIDE will load all required software and related licensing you are required to purchase to meet CITY WIDE's technology specifications and requirements. The range of estimated costs shown is for purchasing the hardware. If you decide to purchase additional equipment or software, your costs will increase accordingly. The costs stated above may increase based upon the increase in the cost of software and related licensing from third-party vendors.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally not required to purchase equipment from City Wide or any specific source. However, there is an exception regarding computer hardware. While franchisees may purchase or lease approved brands and models of furniture, fixtures, and equipment from approved suppliers, they must purchase all computer hardware from City Wide. City Wide will then load all required software and related licensing onto the hardware to meet the brand's technology specifications.
The FDD outlines that the cost for computer hardware, software, peripherals, and licensing fees ranges from $7,000 to $10,500, payable to City Wide before opening. The cost of other equipment will depend on financing terms, the size of the franchise location, and the brands purchased. All equipment, fixtures, construction, leasehold improvements, and interior decor must meet City Wide's standards and specifications and must be approved by City Wide.
Additionally, franchisees are required to use ADP Payroll Services for their payroll processing needs and may not use any other provider. City Wide will have read-only access to the franchisee's payroll records for data aggregation, analysis, and reporting purposes. Franchisees must also order additional stationery and marketing collateral through City Wide's online ordering portal.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these requirements and associated costs when evaluating the City Wide franchise opportunity. It is important to understand the specific equipment and software needs, as well as the approved suppliers, to accurately estimate the total initial investment and ongoing operational expenses.