Can City Wide modify the criteria for appointing a Manager?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
From time to time, CITY WIDE may modify the criteria outlined herein and establish new criteria as it relates to the appointment of the Manager.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, City Wide retains the right to modify the criteria for appointing a Manager. This means that the requirements a prospective Manager must meet can change over time at City Wide's discretion.
This modification right gives City Wide flexibility to adapt its standards for Managers as business needs evolve or to ensure quality control within the franchise system. These modifications could include changes to the required ownership percentage, experience levels, or other qualifications.
For a potential franchisee, this implies that the criteria for appointing a Manager in the future may differ from the criteria in place when the franchise agreement is signed. Therefore, franchisees need to stay informed of any updates or changes to these criteria as communicated by City Wide. Franchisees should also consider the potential impact of these changes on their ability to appoint or retain a Manager.
City Wide also reserves the right to establish new criteria related to the appointment of a Manager. This could involve implementing additional requirements or qualifications beyond those initially outlined, further emphasizing the importance of franchisees staying updated with any changes to City Wide's policies.