What does the City Wide Technology Provisioning Fee cover?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d or cashier's check, or by other payment methods as designated at CITY WIDE's sole and absolute right, the receipt of which CITY WIDE acknowledges by signing this Agreement. CITY WIDE will credit Franchisee with any deposit Franchisee paid within thirty (30) days immediately before the date of this Agreement Fran
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Provisioning Fee of $12,500 covers the setup of the City Wide enterprise software. However, this fee does not include the cost to procure hardware, which the franchisee must purchase from City Wide.
In practical terms, this means that a new City Wide franchisee will need to budget not only for the $12,500 Technology Provisioning Fee but also for the additional cost of required hardware. It is important to note that the franchisee is obligated to purchase this hardware directly from City Wide, potentially limiting their options and ability to shop for competitive pricing.
Franchisees should clarify with City Wide what specific hardware is required, its estimated cost, and whether there are any ongoing monthly licensing fees associated with the software, as these are not included in the Technology Provisioning Fee. Understanding these costs upfront is crucial for accurate financial planning and assessing the overall investment required to start the City Wide franchise.