What is the total number of classroom training hours provided by City Wide?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training1 | Hours of On the-Job Training2 | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner/GM Guide | 8 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtual |
| Contract Sales & | 48 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area |
| Bidding | or virtual | ||
| Operations Quality | 8 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area |
| Control | or virtual | ||
| Cleaning | 8 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtual |
| Office Administration | 4 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtual |
| Accounting and | 4 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area |
| Financial | or virtual | ||
| Getting Started | 4 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtual |
| Computers | 2 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtual |
| Review & Quiz | 2 | 0 | Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtual |
| Total | 88 | 0 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program includes a total of 88 hours of classroom training. This training covers various subjects critical to operating a City Wide franchise. These subjects include Owner/GM Guide (8 hours), Contract Sales & Bidding (48 hours), Operations Quality Control (8 hours), Cleaning (8 hours), Office Administration (4 hours), Accounting and Financial (4 hours), Getting Started (4 hours), Computers (2 hours), and Review & Quiz (2 hours).
The classroom training takes place in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area or virtually, offering flexibility in how franchisees receive their training. In addition to classroom training, City Wide also provides on-the-job training, though the table indicates 0 hours for each category. The length of time spent on each subject during training may vary depending on the franchisee's experience and ability.
Prospective franchisees should note that successfully completing the online "CITY WIDE University Training Program" is required at least one week before scheduling the initial training program. Furthermore, City Wide may require franchisees to attend additional training programs, especially if the franchised business does not generate enough Gross Sales to pay a Royalty Fee that exceeds the Minimum Royalty Fee during the first year of operations. Franchisees are responsible for travel, lodging, and living expenses during training, and City Wide may charge a reasonable training fee for additional programs.