In the event of death or permanent disability, what written notification is required to be given to Cicis?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (2) You or your representative must promptly notify, in writing, us of your or your Managing Owner's death or permanent disability.
At our request, within a reasonable period of time not to exceed seven (7) days from the date of death or permanent disability, the executor, administrator, or other personal representative of the deceased or disabled person will provide for interim management of your Restaurant until such time as a transfer has been effected in accordance with the provisions of this Section 13.D.
Such interim management must be approved by us and must be conducted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
We may (but are not obligated to) assume such interim management of your Restaurant; provided that (i) our interim management of your Restaurant will not relieve you of your obligations under this Agreement; (ii) we will not be liable for any debts, losses, costs, or expenses incurred in the operation of your Restaurant during any such period of interim management; (iii) we will have the right to charge a reasonable fee for our management services, plus the direct out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Restaurant; and (iv) you will, and hereby do, indemnify and hold us harmless against any and all judgments, fines, losses, liabilities, costs, amounts paid in settlement, and reasonable expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with our interim management of your Restaurant, except by reason of our gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of the death or permanent disability of the franchisee or their Managing Owner, the franchisee or their representative must promptly notify Cicis in writing.
Following this written notification, Cicis may request that the executor, administrator, or other personal representative provide interim management of the Restaurant. This interim management should commence within a reasonable period, not exceeding seven days from the date of death or permanent disability. Cicis must approve the interim management, and it must be conducted in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Cicis also has the option to assume interim management of the Restaurant, but is not obligated to do so. If Cicis chooses to manage the restaurant, the franchisee remains responsible for their obligations under the Franchise Agreement. Cicis will not be liable for any debts, losses, costs, or expenses incurred during their management, and they have the right to charge a reasonable fee for their services, plus any direct out-of-pocket costs. The franchisee must indemnify Cicis against any judgments, fines, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses related to their interim management, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by Cicis.