If a City Wide franchisee is leasing the premises, what documents must be provided to City Wide?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the Franchise Agreement. (See Section 8 of the Franchise Agreement)
Site Selection Procedures (See Section 6 of the Franchise Agreement)
You must operate the Franchised Business within your Designated Territory (See ITEM 12). You must operate your business from an office. You must submit to CITY WIDE a description of the proposed office site and surrounding areas ("Location"). If you are leasing the premises, you must provide CITY WIDE with a copy of the proposed lease and site plan, in which case CITY WIDE has a period of 72 hours upon receipt of the proposal to approve or disapprove the proposed Location. If CITY WIDE does not respond to your request within that time, your proposed Location will be deemed disapproved. Except as stated, we do not provide any site selection assistance.
CITY WIDE evaluates proposed Locations based upon factors such as population, demographic characteristics, general location, co tenancy, economics, and physical appearance. Even though CITY WIDE may offer assistance, it is your responsibility to secure the premises for the Location of your Franchised Business prior to the Opening Date. You must secure an office site and obtain site approval from us within 120 days of the signing of the Franchise Agreement
You must secure an acceptable Location prior to commencing any business or promotional activities. If you fail to secure an acceptable Location, CITY WIDE may terminate the Franchi
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, if a franchisee chooses to lease their business premises, they must provide City Wide with a copy of the proposed lease and site plan. City Wide then has 72 hours upon receipt to either approve or disapprove the proposed location. If City Wide fails to respond within this 72-hour period, the proposed location is automatically deemed disapproved.
This requirement ensures that City Wide has some control over the locations where its franchises operate, maintaining brand consistency and ensuring that locations meet certain standards. The 72-hour review period is relatively short, highlighting the importance of submitting complete and well-prepared documentation to avoid delays. The franchisee bears the responsibility of securing the premises, even with any assistance offered by City Wide during the site selection process.
Securing an acceptable location is a critical step, as the franchisee must do so within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to secure an acceptable location within this timeframe can lead to the termination of the Franchise Agreement. In such a case, City Wide may refund the Initial Franchise Fee, but will deduct training and other expenses incurred by City Wide, up to a maximum of $10,000. This underscores the importance of prompt action and due diligence in finding a suitable location for the City Wide franchise.