2026 FDD Issued Apr 1, 2026, amended Sep 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
City Wide Facility Solutions Franchise Cost (2026)
City Wide Facility Solutions’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists an initial franchise fee of $70,000 (Item 5). Item 7 prints an estimated total investment of $229,729 – $410,730, but the printed total and the listed expense lines do not reconcile, so a cleared cost range is not available. This record was published provisionally before independent verification was complete. Read the printed lines and the unresolved difference.
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- Total investment
- $230K – $411KPrinted Item 7 total; does not reconcile
- Franchise fee
- $70KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 5% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- See Item 6Item 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about City Wide Facility Solutions
The royalty floor climbs steeply. After an initial grace period, Item 6 sets a monthly minimum royalty that rises in steps through the second year and then stays far above where it started; the royalty of 5% of Gross Sales applies only when it exceeds that floor. Very large territories can earn back a small part of the royalty through a rebate.
Much of the early cost goes to the franchisor for required services. Accounting and business development help are mandatory for the first year and IT support for longer, each billed monthly, on top of a monthly technology development fee and per-user software licenses. Item 7 mixes these monthly rates with one-time costs, and its printed totals cannot be rebuilt from its lines.
Item 19 shows large businesses with a wide spread. Franchisees open the full year averaged $9,821,794 in gross sales, but the median was much lower and only a minority reached the average, so the largest operators lift the figure. The quartile tables also report what franchisees paid independent contractors to perform the work, as a share of revenue.
Growth is slow and steady. Item 20 shows 6 franchised openings in 2025 and no terminations or closures in any year shown, while affiliates bought back a few locations; the 2024 row of the franchised status table does not add up as printed.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for City Wide Facility Solutions?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $70,000 for City Wide Facility Solutions. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 15-16): $70,000 at signing, with a 10% discount if a veteran owns the majority. You also pay a $7,500 Initial Training Fee, an Initial Territory Fee of $15,000 to $50,000 by territory population, and a $12,500 Initial Technology Fee. The franchisor began franchising this year; its predecessor collected $98,000 to $125,000 in initial fees last year. Fees are refundable less up to $10,000 only if the franchisor terminates because you fail training or do not secure a site within 120 days.
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for City Wide Facility Solutions, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise? (Item 7)
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20.
The printed totals or listed expenses below do not reconcile. These are the amounts the FDD prints, not a source-cleared investment range. Read the source note before using any budget figure.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Initial Territory Fee | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| Initial Technology Fee | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Rent & Security Deposit | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $250 | $5,000 |
| Signage | $700 | $2,500 |
| Utility | $100 | $3,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $2,000 | $16,000 |
| Computer Hardware, Software and Peripherals (per user) | $1,600 | $2,300 |
| Technology Systems Licensing Fees (per user, per month) | $26 | $350 |
| IT As A Service (per user, per month) | $130 | $130 |
| Accounting Services (per month) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Business Development Services (per month) | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Technology Development Fee (per month) | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Office Supplies and Stationery | $50 | $2,100 |
| Recruitment Advertising and Services | $1,000 | $13,500 |
| Insurance | $1,900 | $5,700 |
| Payroll Services | $154 | $1,070 |
| Professional Fees and License Fees | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds | $75,000 | $150,000 |
| Printed Item 7 total (also on the cover) (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 21) | $229,729 | $410,730 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 5 cleaning records without a source-review hold is $203,950.
Item 7 (PDF pages 20-24) prints $229,729 to $410,730 for one franchise. Several lines are monthly or per-user rates (accounting $2,500 a month, business development $3,500 a month, technology development $2,300 a month, IT service $130 per user per month, software licenses $26.25 to $350 per user per month, and computer hardware $1,600 to $2,300 per user). Note 24 says only that the upper range includes three months of expenditures, so the printed lines do not add to the printed totals; the record keeps each line as printed. Working capital of $75,000 to $150,000 covers three months.
What ongoing royalties and fees does City Wide Facility Solutions charge? (Item 6)
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of City Wide Facility Solutions’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales | Every period | The greater of 5% of the prior month's Gross Sales or the Minimum Royalty Fee: none in months 1-6, $1,000 in months 7-9, $1,400 in 10-12, $1,800 in 13-15, $2,250 in 16-18, $2,700 in 19-21 and $5,000 from month 22. A 1% royalty rebate applies in a year with $10,000,000 or more of in-territory Gross Sales (note 3). (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| National Marketing Fund (Marketing Fee) | Varies | When it applies | Up to 1% of Gross Sales, due monthly, for lead generation and national business development. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Local Advertising | $1,200 per year | Every period | You must spend at least $1,200 a year on local advertising, paid directly to third parties. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Late Fee & Interest | Varies | When it applies | $75 or 1.5% interest per month on the overdue amount, whichever is higher. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Accounting Services | $2,500 per month | When it applies | $2,500 per month; you must use the franchisor's accounting services for the first 12 months after opening. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| IT As A Service | Varies | When it applies | $130 per user per month, required for the first 36 months after opening. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Computer Hardware | Varies | When it applies | $1,600 to $2,300 per user; laptops must be bought from the franchisor. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Business Development Services | $3,500 per month | When it applies | $3,500 per month, required for the first 12 months after opening. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Transfer Fee | $25,000 | When it applies | $25,000 from the seller at closing, in addition to the buyer's initial fees and any broker fee; none for a transfer to your survivor. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Payroll Services | Varies | When it applies | $154 to $1,070 per month to the required payroll supplier (ADP). (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Underpayment plus interest; audit costs (up to about $6,000) if Gross Sales are understated by 2% or more. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Successor Fee | Varies | When it applies | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee when you sign the successor agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Additional Franchisee In-Person Training or On-site Assistance or Supervision | Varies | When it applies | $330 to $750 per person per day plus expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Additional Franchisee Online Training | Varies | When it applies | Up to $600 per month. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| City Wide's Operation of Franchised Business | Varies | When it applies | $500 per day plus management expenses if the franchisor runs the business after your death, incapacity or illness. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Legal Fees and Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Actual costs of suit and attorneys' and accountants' fees, and damages from your business. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| National Meetings | Varies | When it applies | $700 attendance fee plus travel for the required yearly National Meeting, or a $2,000 non-attendance fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Actual FAC costs shared among franchisees, about $300 to $500 per year each. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Technology Development Fee | $2,300 per month | Every period | $2,300 per month for proprietary software development projects. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Predictive Index Certification | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $750 one-time certification plus $350 per user per year. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| City Wide YOU | $1,000 per year | Every period | $1,000 a year, prorated in year 1. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Technology License Fees per User | Varies | When it applies | $26.25 to $350 per user per month depending on role. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Recruiter Engagement Fee & Placement Fee | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $5,000 to $10,000 if you use the franchisor's recruiting service. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
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City Wide Facility Solutions startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Item 6 charges the greater of 5% of Gross Sales or a minimum royalty that starts in month 7 at $1,000 a month and reaches $5,000 a month from month 22, with a 1% rebate above $10 million of in-territory sales. The marketing fund is up to 1%, and several required services are billed monthly for set periods. This record therefore does not produce an annual fee estimate or payback preset. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: City Wide Facility Solutions franchised outlet history
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 59.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 98 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 6 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 9 | 2 | 89 | — |
| 2024 | 89 | 7 | 2 | 93 | — |
| 2025 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 98 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
3 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 (PDF page 59) prints 2024 as start 89, opened 7, reacquired 2, end 93, which does not add up (it yields 94); 2023 and 2025 add up and match Table 1 (PDF page 56). Affiliate-owned outlets in Table 4 (PDF page 63) stayed at 6, with reacquisitions offset by sales to franchisees. There were no terminations or closures.
How much do City Wide Facility Solutions franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 47.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Gross Sales, franchisees meeting the 2025 reporting criteria of $9,821,794 (2025 calendar year, 99 of 103 franchisees: standard agreement, open a full 12 months, operating all year and reporting; 36 met or exceeded the average). City Wide Facility Solutions’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the City Wide Facility Solutions franchise agreement term?
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 43.
The standard City Wide Facility Solutions franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17 (PDF page 43): a 10-year term with two consecutive 5-year successor terms if you are in good standing, including the Annual Revenue Per Capita Growth standard, and meet the other conditions.
How long does it take to open a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise? (Item 11)
Source: City Wide Facility Solutions 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 32.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: up to 120 days.
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Sources
City Wide Franchise Company Enterprises, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 1, 2026, as amended September 1, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 15
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 20
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 47
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 59
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 43
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 1, 2026).
- November 3, 2026: Rechecked against the April 1, 2026 Minnesota FDD as amended September 1, 2026: Items 5, 6, 7, 11, 17, 19 and 20. Recorded the amendment date. Item 6 now lists all 23 rows (the draft had 7), with the minimum royalty in a model note. Item 7 lines now show the printed monthly and per-user rates instead of multiplied amounts, with the printed total kept and flagged. Rewrote the analysis. The Item 7 and Item 20 conflicts remain and are disclosed.
- November 2, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner directed on November 2, 2026 that every remaining batch 6 brand go live, including brands whose FDDs print conflicting figures. Each record was rechecked against its FDD on November 3, 2026; the unresolved source conflicts remain disclosed and the record is not marked verified.
- September 1, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.