What is the monthly fee for City Wide email campaign management per franchised location?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The current Business Development Services Fee 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 signed for Franchisor to assist Franchisee under the terms and conditions as outlined in the IT Services Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as **Attachment M
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 City Wide Franchise Disclosure Document, there is a monthly fee of $300 for the City View IT Project. The FDD does not specify what the City View IT Project entails. It is not clear if this project includes email campaign management or other IT services.
Additionally, franchisees must pay an Information Technology Services Fee. The current fee is $120 per month, but the FDD states that it may be greater based on the level of services the franchisee elects. The Information Technology Services Fee is required for the first 36 months of the franchise agreement.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with City Wide about the specific services included in the City View IT Project and the Information Technology Services Fee to determine if email campaign management is included or if it would be an additional cost. Understanding the scope of these IT-related fees is crucial for budgeting and assessing the overall cost of operating a City Wide franchise.