16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise ranges from $227K to $393K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for City Wide Facility Solutions is $70K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the City Wide Facility Solutions 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
Yes, a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise requires a physical location (2025 FDD). Franchisees will need to lease or purchase commercial real estate, which is a significant component of the total investment.
View full investment analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $120/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the City Wide Facility Solutions franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions currently operates 98 locations (2025 FDD) (98 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 4.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 4.9%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for City Wide Facility Solutions is 5.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the City Wide Facility Solutions FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $4.8M (average: $8.9M).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for City Wide Facility Solutions is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.
View full contract analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 150 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, City Wide Facility Solutions's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions provides 88 hours of initial training over approximately 10 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisCity Wide Facility Solutions does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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