Should a resident of Maryland sign the Statement of Franchisee for City Wide?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin franchisees should not complete this Statement of Prospective Franchisee. If a franchisee in one of these states does so, we will disregard and not rely on the Statement of Prospective Franchisee.
Do not sign this Statement of Franchisee if you are a resident of the states of California, Maryland or Washington, or your franchised business will be located in the states of California, Maryland or Washington.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 65–271)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a resident of Maryland should not sign the Statement of Franchisee. The document explicitly states that franchisees in Maryland should not complete the Statement of Prospective Franchisee. Furthermore, it advises against signing the Statement of Franchisee if you are a resident of Maryland.
This instruction is likely due to specific franchise laws in Maryland that provide certain protections to franchisees. By not signing the statement, a franchisee is not waiving any rights they may have under Maryland law.
Prospective City Wide franchisees in Maryland should carefully review all documents with a legal advisor to fully understand their rights and obligations under both the franchise agreement and Maryland law. This will ensure they are making an informed decision and are aware of the legal protections available to them.