What attachment form must be included as a rider to the lease for a Cicis franchise location?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will not approve any lease unless a rider to the lease, in substantially the form attached as Attachment C hereto, is attached to the lease and incorporated therein.
If the Location is owned by a related party, you and the owner must enter into a formal lease containing arms-length terms.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Attachment C, the Franchisee Lease Rider, must be attached to the lease and incorporated therein. Cicis will not approve any lease unless this rider is included.
The Lease Rider is an agreement executed by the landlord and the franchisee as a rider to the lease for the premises. It is incorporated into and made part of the lease. The purpose of the rider is to ensure that the lease includes provisions required by Cicis for the operation of a Cicis restaurant at the premises.
The Lease Rider specifies that its terms supersede any conflicting terms in the original lease. It also gives Cicis certain rights as a third-party beneficiary, allowing them to enforce the rider's terms, and stipulates that the premises can only be used to operate a Cicis restaurant. The rider also allows Cicis to de-identify the premises after the lease ends, removing any branding or logos.