Does the Cicis franchise agreement represent the entire agreement between the franchisor and franchisee?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments hereto constitute the entire, full, and complete agreement between us and you concerning the subject matter hereof and will supersede all prior related agreements between us and you; provided, however, that nothing in this or any related agreement is intended to disclaim the representations we made in the franchise disclosure document that we furnished to you. Except for those permitted to be made unilaterally by us hereunder, no amendment, change, or variance from this Agreement will be binding on either party unless mutually agreed to by the parties and executed by their authorized officers or agents in writing.
- C. No Waiver. The following provision applies if you or the franchise granted hereby are subject to the franchise registration or disclosure laws of Illinois, Indiana, Maryland or Virginia: No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor.
This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise. No delay, waiver, omission, or forbearance to exercise any right, option, duty, or power arising out of any breach or default by a party will constitute a waiver of the right to enforce any such right, option, duty, or power, or as to a subsequent breach or default. Acceptance by us of any payments after their due date will not be deemed a waiver of any preceding breach of your or your related parties' obligations however those obligations arise.
- D.
No Implied Warranties.
We make no warranties, guarantees or promises upon which you or your related parties may rely and assume no liability or obligation to you or any such related party unless they are expressly stated in writing.
You agree that no implied warranties may be used to vary the expressed terms of this or any other agreement.
- E.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement and its attachments constitute the entire agreement between Cicis and the franchisee regarding the franchise. This agreement supersedes all prior related agreements. However, the franchise agreement does not disclaim the representations Cicis made in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) furnished to the franchisee.
Any amendments, changes, or variances to the franchise agreement must be mutually agreed upon in writing by both Cicis and the franchisee, executed by their authorized officers or agents, to be binding on either party. Cicis can make some changes unilaterally as permitted in the agreement.
The franchise agreement also specifies that if the franchisee is subject to franchise registration or disclosure laws in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, or Virginia, no statement or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Cicis or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any other term in any document executed in connection with the franchise. Furthermore, any delay, waiver, or omission to exercise any right will not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce such right in the future.
Cicis makes no warranties, guarantees, or promises unless expressly stated in writing and assumes no liability or obligation unless expressly stated in writing. Franchisees agree that no implied warranties may be used to vary the expressed terms of the franchise agreement or any other agreement.