If a franchisee in Virginia 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, City Wide will not rely on the Statement of Prospective Franchisee if a franchisee in Virginia completes it. The document states that franchisees in Virginia should not complete the Statement of Prospective Franchisee.
City Wide explicitly states that if a franchisee in Virginia completes the statement, the company will disregard it and not rely on it. This instruction is intended to ensure compliance with franchise laws and regulations in certain states, including Virginia.
Prospective franchisees in Virginia should be aware that completing this statement is unnecessary and will not be considered by City Wide during the franchise approval process. Franchisees should direct any questions about this requirement to City Wide to ensure full understanding and compliance.