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If a franchisee in Washington completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, will City Wide rely on it?

Q: If a franchisee in Washington completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, will City Wide rely on it?

**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.** **Do not sign this Statement of Franchisee if you are a resident of the states of California, Maryland or Washington, or your franchised business will be located in the states of California, Maryland or Washington.** Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 65–271)

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Answer 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.

Do not sign this Statement of Franchisee if you are a resident of the states of California, Maryland or Washington, or your franchised business will be located in the states of California, Maryland or Washington.

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 Washington completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, City Wide will disregard it and not rely on it. This is explicitly stated in Exhibit I of the FDD, which outlines the Statement of Franchisee. The document specifies that franchisees in Washington, along with several other states, should not complete the Statement of Prospective Franchisee.

This instruction is important for prospective franchisees in Washington to note. Completing the statement despite the explicit instruction may lead to confusion or misinterpretation, even though City Wide states they will disregard it. Franchisees should ensure they understand which documents are relevant to their specific state to avoid unnecessary work or potential legal issues.

It is common practice for franchise agreements and related documents to vary by state due to differing franchise laws and regulations. City Wide's approach of specifying which states should not complete certain forms is a way to ensure compliance with these varying legal requirements. Franchisees should always pay close attention to any state-specific instructions or addenda provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.

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