What standards must equipment, fixtures, and leasehold improvements meet for a City Wide franchise?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are not required to purchase any equipment, fixtures, etc., from CITY WIDE or any specified source.
However, all equipment, fixtures, construction, leasehold improvements and interior decor (if applicable) must meet CITY WIDE's standards and specifications and must be approved by CITY WIDE.
Local ordinances may result in variances in the type of required equipment, which may affect the total price.
The cost of construction and leasehold improvements depends upon the size and condition of the premises, the local cost of contract work and the location of the Franchised Business's office.
In some cases, a "turnkey" office is available which can be used without requiring extensive demolition or renovation.
In other cases, the space may require extensive renovation, construction of ceilings, walls, plumbing, flooring and lighting before finishes can be installed.
The range of figures for the Location set forth above is only for minor additions to standard finish of office space and does not include the cost of reasonable renovation or leasehold improvements.
The equipment estimate does not include freight or unique design alterations requested by you or as may be necessitated by any unusual configuration of the designated site.
The equipment necessary for the operation of a Franchise Office is listed in the confidential Operating Manual (as defined in ITEM 11).
You may purchase or lease approved brands and models from approved suppliers.
The cost of the equipment will depend on financing terms available, the size of the Franchise location, brands purchased, and other relevant factors.
You must acquire interior and exterior signage bearing the Marks as required by CITY WIDE.
You must use at least the signage shown on the standard list of signage CITY WIDE requires for every Location.
Any signage must be reviewed and approved by the CITY WIDE marketing department before being produced.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while franchisees are not required to purchase equipment, fixtures, etc., from City Wide or any specified source, all equipment, fixtures, construction, leasehold improvements, and interior decor must meet City Wide's standards and specifications and must be approved by City Wide. The FDD also states that local ordinances may result in variances in the type of required equipment, which may affect the total price.
The cost of construction and leasehold improvements depends upon factors such as the size and condition of the premises, the local cost of contract work, and the location of the City Wide franchise's office. The document notes that in some cases, a "turnkey" office is available, which can be used without requiring extensive demolition or renovation. In other cases, the space may require extensive renovation, construction of ceilings, walls, plumbing, flooring, and lighting before finishes can be installed. The range of figures for the location set forth in the FDD is only for minor additions to the standard finish of office space and does not include the cost of reasonable renovation or leasehold improvements.
The equipment estimate provided in the FDD does not include freight or unique design alterations requested by the franchisee or as may be necessitated by any unusual configuration of the designated site. The equipment necessary for the operation of a franchise office is listed in the confidential Operating Manual. Franchisees may purchase or lease approved brands and models from approved suppliers. The cost of the equipment will depend on financing terms available, the size of the franchise location, brands purchased, and other relevant factors. Signage must adhere to City Wide's standards, with franchisees required to acquire interior and exterior signage bearing the marks as required by City Wide, using at least the signage shown on the standard list of signage City Wide requires for every location. Any signage must be reviewed and approved by the City Wide marketing department before being produced.