When does the Information Technology Services period commence for City Wide franchisees?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e is $3,500 per month. This fee may vary based upon the terms of the Business Development Services Agreement.
- 3.7.5 National Technology Development Fee. Franchisee agrees to pay to Franchisor $1,864 per month for the costs associated with Franchisee's participation in Franchisor's design, development. testing and deployment technology capabilities utilized in the operations of the Franchised Business.
- 3.7.6 Information Technology Services Fee. Franchisee is required to use Franchisor's Information Technology Services for the first thirty-six (36) months commencing on the date this Agreement is sig
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use City Wide's Information Technology Services for the first 36 months. This period begins on the date the Franchise Agreement is signed. The purpose of this service is to assist the franchisee under the terms and conditions outlined in the IT Services Agreement, which is included as Attachment M to the FDD.
The Information Technology Services Fee is currently $120 per month, but the FDD states that it may be greater depending on the level of services the franchisee elects. This fee does not include the cost of any hardware or software, and may also vary based upon the terms of the IT Services Agreement.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Attachment M, the IT Services Agreement, to fully understand the scope of services provided, the potential for increased fees, and the hardware and software costs that are not covered by the monthly fee. Understanding these costs and the duration of the required IT services is crucial for accurate financial planning.