In the City Wide Non-Compete Agreement, what is the 'Location' referring to when defining the term 'Franchised Business'?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- For the purposes of this agreement, the term "Franchised Business" (as defined in the Franchise Agreement) will be further modified to mean use of CITY WIDE's System and Marks at the following location ("Location"):
The franchise Territory consists solely of the following:
ATTACHMENT B TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - DESIGNATED TERRITORY
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Location" in the Non-Compete Agreement refers to the physical site where the franchisee operates the City Wide business. Specifically, the "Franchised Business" is defined as the use of City Wide's system and marks at a particular location. This location is further defined by Attachment B to the Franchise Agreement, which outlines the Designated Territory granted to the franchisee.
In practical terms, this means that the franchisee's non-compete obligations are tied to the territory where they are authorized to operate their City Wide franchise. The Non-Compete Agreement prevents the franchisee from engaging in competitive activities within a certain radius or area around their Franchised Business Location, as well as near any other City Wide business.
The FDD also states that the franchisee must notify City Wide of the location of their office and cannot change it without approval from City Wide. This ensures that City Wide maintains control over where its franchisees are operating and can enforce the Non-Compete Agreement effectively. The franchisee's designated territory is outlined in Attachment B to the franchise agreement.