Does Cicis assume any liability to related parties of the franchisee unless expressly stated in writing?

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cicis makes no warranties, guarantees, or promises upon which a franchisee or their related parties may rely. Cicis also assumes no liability or obligation to the franchisee or any related party unless these are expressly stated in writing.

This means that franchisees and their related parties (such as family members, business partners, or investors) cannot depend on any verbal assurances or implied understandings with Cicis. Any commitments or obligations from Cicis must be documented in a written agreement to be legally binding.

This provision protects Cicis from potential claims based on informal communications or assumptions. Franchisees should ensure that all agreements and understandings with Cicis are clearly documented in writing to avoid future disputes. This is a common practice in franchising to ensure clarity and avoid misunderstandings between the franchisor and franchisee.