Where can I find the specific remodel and refresh actions required to reopen a previously closed Cicis restaurant?
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, the specific actions required to remodel and refresh a previously closed Cicis restaurant are detailed in Attachment A to Item 23. Prior to reopening, the franchisee must complete these "Refresh Obligations" at their own expense. The restaurant must be reopened for regular business by the Reopening Deadline, which is also specified in Attachment A.
If the franchisee and their affiliates are in good standing, the initial franchise fee is reduced to $5,000. Cicis retains the right to revoke this reduction if the franchisee ceases to be in good standing, at which point the franchisee will be responsible for paying the remaining balance of the full initial franchise fee. Cicis has sole discretion in determining whether obligations are "material" for determining good standing, and their decision is final.
This means that if you are looking to reopen a previously closed Cicis restaurant, you should carefully review Attachment A of Item 23 in the Franchise Agreement to understand the full scope of the required remodel and refresh actions, as well as the deadline for completing these actions and reopening the restaurant. Also, maintaining "good standing" with Cicis is crucial to benefit from the reduced initial franchise fee.