How long does City Wide have to approve a proposed new Office Location?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.4 Franchisee shall notify CITY WIDE of the location ("Location") of the Office during the Term or any Successor Term as outlined in the Manual. Franchisee shall not change the Location without CITY WIDE's approval. Franchisee shall give CITY WIDE at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any such change and CITY WIDE shall have thirty (30) days within which to approve such Location and the proposed décor and signage. If CITY WIDE does not disapprove of such Location, décor or signage within such thirty (30) day period, same shall be deemed disapproved.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to change the location of their office, they must provide City Wide with at least 30 days' prior written notice. City Wide then has 30 days to approve the new location, along with the proposed décor and signage.
If City Wide does not disapprove of the new location, décor, or signage within that 30-day period, it is automatically considered disapproved. This means that a City Wide franchisee cannot move to a new location unless they receive explicit approval from City Wide within the specified timeframe.
This requirement ensures that all City Wide franchise locations meet the brand's standards and maintain a consistent image. It also gives City Wide control over where its franchises are located, which can impact market coverage and brand recognition. A prospective franchisee should factor this approval process into their plans when considering a relocation.