Does the Cicis Development Incentive Program Addendum specify any geographic limits related to the incentive program?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- use and license others to use the System and any elements of the System in any business located or operated anywhere in the world;
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- own and operate, and license others to own and operate, or otherwise become associated with, any business, anywhere in the world, that uses or is identified by any names, symbols or trademarks, except, as described above, in a restaurant that is located in the Development Area and is identified by the Marks;
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- acquire, be acquired by, merge, affiliate with or engage in any transaction with other businesses (whether competitive or not) located anywhere and, even if such businesses are located in the Development Area, (i) convert the other businesses to the Cicis brand, (ii) allow such other businesses to operate as part of the System, whether or not converted to the Cicis, and/or (iii) permit the other businesses to continue to operate under another name;
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- solicit customers, advertise, and authorize others to advertise, and promote sales of and from Cicis Restaurants, and fill customer orders by providing catering and delivery services anywhere, including within the Development Area; and
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- market and sell, and grant to others the right to market and sell, within and outside of the Development Area, products and services authorized for sale at Cicis Restaurants through alternative channels of distribution such as Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing sales (like grocery stores, kiosks, mail order, Internet merchandise sales and catalogue sales, or through Cicis To Go) using the Marks or other trademarks and commercial symbols.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly state any geographic limitations related to the Development Incentive Program. However, the document mentions the term "Development Area" in the context of the franchisee's rights and obligations.
Specifically, Cicis retains the right to conduct business anywhere in the world, including within a franchisee's Development Area, through alternative channels of distribution such as internet sales or delivery services. The franchisee is restricted from operating a restaurant outside of their designated Development Area.
Prospective Cicis franchisees should clarify with Cicis what specific geographic limitations or requirements are tied to the Development Incentive Program to fully understand their protected territory and the potential for competition from other channels.