What is the monthly flat rate fee for the City Wide Advanced Service Package?
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. The current Information Technology Services Fee is $120 per month, however it may be greater based upon the level of services you elect. This does not include the cost of any hardware or software.
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 after signing the agreement. The standard Information Technology Services Fee is currently $120 per month. However, this fee can increase depending on the level of services the franchisee selects. The FDD specifies that this fee does not include the cost of any hardware or software.
In addition to the IT Services Fee, franchisees must also pay a National Technology Development Fee of $1,864 per month. This fee covers the costs associated with the franchisee's participation in City Wide's design, development, testing, and deployment of technology capabilities used in the operation of the franchised business.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the IT Services Agreement (Attachment M) to understand the full scope of services provided, potential additional costs, and the terms and conditions of the IT services. It is also important to clarify with City Wide what specific services are included in the standard $120 per month fee and what additional services would increase the monthly cost.