If a franchisee in Indiana completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, will City Wide rely on it?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin franchisees should not complete this Statement of Prospective Franchisee. If a franchisee in one of these states does so, we will disregard and not rely on the Statement of Prospective Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 65–271)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee in Indiana completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, City Wide will not rely on it. City Wide specifically states that franchisees in certain states, including Indiana, should not complete the Statement of Prospective Franchisee. If a franchisee in one of these states does so, City Wide will disregard it.
This instruction is important for prospective franchisees to note, as completing the form in these states would be a waste of time and could potentially cause confusion. Franchisees should always carefully follow the instructions provided by the franchisor in the FDD and related documents.
It is also important to note that this policy may be related to franchise laws in those specific states. Franchise laws vary by state, and some states may have regulations that make the Statement of Prospective Franchisee unnecessary or even problematic. City Wide is likely adhering to these state-specific requirements to ensure compliance with franchise regulations.