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The real numbers on owning a City Wide franchise

buyer-advocate franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$229,729–$410,730
Total fees
6% of sales
Outlets
104
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
1

What their own earnings claim actually says

Average Gross Sales 2024-2025; quartile performance breakdowns; gross margin 30-34%; unaudited data, no independent verification; Kansas City excluded from ramp data.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased operations 2025; minimal terminations; stable transfer activity.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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City Wide franchise — frequently asked

How much does a City Wide franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $229,729–$410,730, including a $70,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do City Wide franchise owners make?
Average Gross Sales 2024-2025; quartile performance breakdowns; gross margin 30-34%; unaudited data, no independent verification; Kansas City excluded from ramp data. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the City Wide franchise failure rate?
1 ceased operations 2025; minimal terminations; stable transfer activity.
Is a City Wide franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. City Wide scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36042-202604-12 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with City Wide or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.