How long does City Wide have to approve or disapprove a proposed Location?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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
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, once a prospective franchisee submits a description of their proposed office site (referred to as the "Location") and surrounding areas, City Wide has a 72-hour period to either approve or disapprove the proposed location. This timeframe begins upon City Wide's receipt of the proposal. If the franchisee is leasing the premises, they must also provide City Wide with a copy of the proposed lease and site plan.
It's important to note that if City Wide fails to respond within the 72-hour timeframe, the proposed location is automatically deemed disapproved. This places the onus on the franchisee to ensure timely submission and follow-up. This also means that the franchisee needs to factor in this approval time when making arrangements for the location.
Prospective City Wide franchisees should be aware of this relatively short review period and ensure they gather all necessary documentation for submission. They should also maintain open communication with City Wide during this period to address any potential questions or concerns that may arise. Franchisees are responsible for securing the premises for the Location of their Franchised Business prior to the Opening Date and must secure an office site and obtain site approval from City Wide within 120 days of the signing of the Franchise Agreement.