Are there any financial thresholds related to City Wide's use or licensing of the Marks?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in any contiguous territory. However, CITY WIDE will favorably consider granting additional territory to Franchisees who meet its qualifications.
ITEM 13 TRADEMARKS
CITY WIDE is the exclusive licensee of CITY WIDE Franchise Holding Company, Inc., of the trade name and service marks "CITY WIDE", and "CITY WIDE" and Design, the trade dress of the franchise materials, and associated logos and commercial symbols, for use in a commercial cleaning franchise system, throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Under the Franchise Agreement, CITY WIDE grants to Franchisee the right, franchise, privilege and license to operate a Franchised Business under the trade name and service mark "CITY WIDE" and "CITY WIDE" and Design, and under any other trade names, trademarks, service marks, logotypes, or other commercial symbols ("Marks") currently authorized for use or that may thereafter be authorized by CITY WIDE for use in connection with the operation of Franchises under the System. Under a license agreement dated January 12, 2021 between CITY WIDE Franchise Holding Company, Inc. and CITY WIDE, CITY WIDE is the sole and exclusive licensee for franchising of the Marks and the sole licensor of all right, title, and interest in the Marks for commercial cleaning franchises. The term of the license agreement is in perpetuity, and the license agreement cannot be modified or terminated except by the mutual agreement of the parties.
CITY WIDE has registered the following Marks with the USPTO on the Principal Register:
| Mark | Registration Date | Registration Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2009 | Reg. No. 3,590,034 | Registered on the | |
| Principal Register |
| August 9, 2011 | Reg. No. 4,009,441 | Registered on the Principal Register | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY WIDE FACILITY | March 16, 2021 | Reg. No. 6,292,637 | Registered on the | |
| SOLUTIONS | Principal Register | |||
| July 19, 2022 | Reg. No. 6,791,952 | Registered on the Principal Register | ||
| July 19, 2022 | 6,791,953 | Registered on the Principal Register | ||
| February 21, 2023 | 6,987,575 | Registered on the Principal Register | CITY WIDE has made all required renewal and affidavit filings (if any are due) for these registrations. |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 39–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no specific financial thresholds related to the use or licensing of its trademarks (the "Marks"). The FDD outlines the rights and responsibilities of both City Wide and the franchisee regarding the use and protection of these Marks. City Wide grants the franchisee the right to operate a franchised business under the "CITY WIDE" trade name and associated logos, provided they adhere to City Wide's standards and specifications. Franchisees must also notify City Wide of any claims or actions related to the Marks.
City Wide maintains control over the Marks and may modify the system, including adopting new trademarks or modifying existing ones, which franchisees must then accept and use. All goodwill associated with the use of the Marks by the franchisee inures to the benefit of City Wide and its licensor. Franchisees are prohibited from contesting the validity or ownership of the Marks.
In the event that City Wide loses the right to license the Marks, City Wide would attempt to acquire and provide an appropriate replacement Mark at no additional cost to the franchisee, except for expenses related to stationery and other supplies. The franchisee's use of City Wide's trademarks in advertising and promotion must conform to the guidelines outlined in the Franchise Agreement and Operating Manual.
While there are no financial thresholds mentioned, franchisees should be aware of the importance of adhering to City Wide's standards and guidelines for using the Marks to maintain brand consistency and protect the integrity of the franchise system. Failure to comply with these standards could potentially lead to a breach of the franchise agreement.