What actions are required of the Cicis franchisee to remodel and refresh the Restaurant under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, the "Franchise Agreement"). The Effective Date of this Addendum is the date on which we sign below. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Addendum have the meanings given them in the Franchise Agreement. For valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
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- Restaurant History. The Restaurant identified in the Franchise Agreement was formerly operated as a Cicis Restaurant by you, your affiliate, or a third party unaffiliated with you and was permanently closed or has been temporarily closed for an extensive period. The franchise agreement that previously governed the owner's operation of the Restaurant has been terminated. You and we have entered into the Franchise Agreement to govern your ownership and operation of the previously closed Restaurant from and after the Effective Date.
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- Reopening of the Restaurant. You agree that you will, at your expense, take the actions described on Attachment A hereto to remodel and refresh the Restaurant (the "Refresh Obligations") prior to reopening the Restaurant, and you will complete the Refresh Obligations and reopen the Restaurant for regular business in accordance with the Franchise Agreement by no later than the Reopening D
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee participating in the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum must, at their own expense, take actions to remodel and refresh the restaurant before reopening. These actions are detailed in Attachment A of the addendum and are referred to as the "Refresh Obligations." The franchisee must complete these Refresh Obligations and reopen the restaurant for regular business by the Reopening Deadline, which is also specified in Attachment A.
This requirement is part of an agreement where Cicis provides certain incentives to franchisees who reopen previously closed Cicis restaurants. By agreeing to remodel and refresh the restaurant, the franchisee ensures that the reopened location meets current brand standards and provides an appealing environment for customers. This investment is intended to help the restaurant regain its customer base and operate successfully.
In return for undertaking these Refresh Obligations, Cicis offers a reduction in the initial franchise fee, lowering it to $5,000, provided the franchisee remains in good standing. Good standing requires compliance with all material obligations under the Franchise Agreement and other agreements with Cicis. Cicis retains the sole discretion to determine whether obligations are considered "material," and their decision is final. This incentive helps to offset the costs associated with the required remodeling and refreshing of the restaurant.
The Reopen Incentive Program Addendum modifies the standard Franchise Agreement to accommodate the unique circumstances of reopening a previously closed location. Franchisees should carefully review Attachment A to fully understand the scope and cost of the required Refresh Obligations, as well as the Reopening Deadline, to ensure they can meet these requirements. Failing to meet these obligations could result in the loss of the reduced franchise fee and potential breach of the Franchise Agreement.