What form must be attached to the lease for a Cicis franchise, as specified in the FDD?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree not to sign a proposed lease or contract of sale pursuant to which you will acquire possession of the Location without first providing us with a copy of the proposed contract and obtaining our approval.
We will have a reasonable time after we receive the proposed lease or contract of sale to review and approve it.
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.
You must have a lease compliance review by an attorney we approve or designate, and you will be responsible for the reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by us in connection with the compliance review of the proposed lease.
You must provide us a fully executed copy of the lease or sale agreement within ten (10) days of its execution.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a specific rider must be attached to the lease agreement. Cicis requires that a lease rider, in substantially the form attached as Attachment C to the Franchise Agreement, be included and incorporated into the lease.
This requirement ensures that the lease aligns with Cicis's standards and protects its interests. The rider typically addresses key aspects such as the use of the premises, the franchisor's rights to de-identify the location after the franchise term, and other operational considerations.
Prospective franchisees must provide Cicis with a copy of the proposed lease for approval before signing it. Cicis will not approve any lease unless the specified rider is attached. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for the fees associated with a lease compliance review conducted by an attorney approved or designated by Cicis. This process helps to ensure that the lease terms are favorable and compliant with Cicis's requirements.