What are the specific obligations of a City Wide franchisee related to maintaining the standards of the trademarks (Item 13) as outlined in the franchisee's obligations (Item 9)?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of any of the Marks or assisting any other person in contesting the validity or ownership of any Marks during the term of the Franchise Agreement or at any time thereafter.
You shall promptly notify CITY WIDE of any claim, demand, or cause of action based upon or arising from any attempt by any other person, firm or corporation to use the Marks or any colorable imitation thereof. You shall notify CITY WIDE of any action, claim, or demand against you relating to the Marks, within 10 calendar days after you receive notice of said action, claim, or demand. Upon receipt of timely notice of an action, claim, or demand against you relating to the Marks, CITY WIDE or its Licensor, shall have the sole and absolute right to defend any action. CITY WIDE or its Licensor shall have the exclusive right and obligation to contest or bring action against any third party regarding the third party's use of any of the Marks and shall exercise this right at its sole and absolute right. In any defense or prosecution of any litigation relating to the Marks or components of the System undertaken by CITY WIDE or its Licensor, you shall cooperate with CITY WIDE, or its Licensor sign any documents and take all actions as may be desirable or necessary in the opinion of CITY WIDE's or Licensor's counsel, to carry out this defense or prosecution. All parties will make every effort consistent with the foregoing to protect, maintain, and promote the Marks as identifying the System. CITY WIDE makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the use, exclusive ownership, validity, or enforceability of the Marks.
CITY WIDE has no obligation, under the Franchise Agreement or other agreement to indemnify you for damages if you are a party to any administrative or judicial proceeding involving the Marks.
You may not use any of the Marks as part of any corporate or trade name, or in any modified form or in connection with the sale of any unauthorized product or service. You must comply within a reasonable time if CITY WIDE notifies you that the use of any Mark be discontinued or modified.
CITY WIDE or its agents shall, at all reasonable times, and in a reasonable manner, have the right of entry and inspection of your Franchised Business.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations regarding the brand's trademarks. Franchisees must promptly inform City Wide of any claims or actions related to the trademarks by other parties, within 10 calendar days of receiving notice. Franchisees are also required to cooperate with City Wide in any litigation involving the trademarks, including signing documents and taking necessary actions as directed by City Wide's counsel. Both City Wide and the franchisee are expected to make every effort to protect, maintain, and promote the trademarks.
City Wide franchisees cannot use the trademarks as part of any corporate or trade name, or in any modified form, or in connection with unauthorized products or services. If City Wide requests that a franchisee discontinue or modify the use of any mark, the franchisee must comply within a reasonable time. City Wide has the right to inspect the franchisee's business to ensure compliance with quality control provisions and performance standards.
These obligations ensure that City Wide franchisees maintain the integrity and uniformity of the brand, which is essential for preserving the system's reputation and goodwill. By adhering to these standards, franchisees contribute to the overall strength and recognition of the City Wide brand. Failure to comply with these trademark standards could lead to a breach of the franchise agreement and potential legal consequences.