To whom is the National Technology Development Expense paid by City Wide franchisees?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Technology Development Expense | Expenses and materials involving design, development, testing, and deployment of technology capabilities, which currently are approximately $1,864 per month. Recurring monthly. | Due at the time of implementation of the program or on a monthly basis as determined by CITY WIDE. | Payable to CITY WIDE. These expenses are not paid as a part of the Marketing Fund (See ITEM 11). |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the National Technology Development Expense is paid directly to City Wide. This expense covers the costs associated with the design, development, testing, and deployment of technology capabilities.
The FDD specifies that this expense is approximately $1,864 per month and is a recurring monthly fee. The due date for this expense is either at the time of implementation of the program or on a monthly basis, as determined by City Wide.
It is important to note that the National Technology Development Expense is separate from the Marketing Fund. This means that these technology-related expenses are not paid as part of the franchisee's contribution to the Marketing Fund, but are an additional, direct payment to City Wide for technology development.