To whom are travel and living expenses paid during City Wide training?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure1 | Amount | payment | When Due | is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training5 | $4,000 to $10,000 | As Incurred | During Training/ Before Opening | Airlines, hotels, Restaurants, Car Rental Companies, and other vendors |
- (5) Travel and Living Expenses While Training: You must participate in CITY WIDE's training programs. You must involve your Manager (as defined in ITEM 15) in all CITY WIDE training programs as stated in ITEM 11 of this Disclosure Document. The fee for the initial training program is covered by the Initial Franchise Fee. However, you must make arrangements for and pay the expenses of any persons attending the training program on your behalf, including transportation, lodging, meals and wages. The amount will depend, in part, on the distance you must travel and the type of accommodation you choose. The estimate is for attendance by two people.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering the travel and living expenses incurred during the training programs for themselves and their managers. The FDD indicates that these expenses, which range from $4,000 to $10,000, are paid directly to airlines, hotels, restaurants, car rental companies, and other vendors as they are incurred. The initial franchise fee covers the cost of the initial training program itself, but franchisees must budget separately for these ancillary costs.
This means that prospective City Wide franchisees need to factor in these out-of-pocket expenses when assessing the overall initial investment required to start the business. The estimate provided is for attendance by two people, so if additional personnel require training, these costs could increase. It is important to note that these expenses are paid to third-party vendors, not directly to City Wide, giving the franchisee some control over where they choose to stay and eat, and therefore some ability to manage these costs.
Franchisees should consider factors such as the distance to the training location and the type of accommodations chosen, as these will directly impact the total amount spent on travel and living expenses. Prudent budgeting and planning can help keep these costs within the estimated range. It is also advisable to inquire about any preferred vendor relationships City Wide may have, as these could potentially offer discounted rates for lodging or transportation.