In the Cicis Franchise Agreement, what does the Rider supersede regarding franchisee statements or acknowledgements?

According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, a specific provision within the Rider addresses franchisee statements or acknowledgments. This provision ensures that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee concerning the commencement of the franchise relationship can waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement. Additionally, it prevents franchisees from disclaiming reliance on statements made by Cicis, its franchise sellers, or individuals acting on Cicis's behalf.

This protection for franchisees supersedes any other conflicting terms in any document executed in connection with the franchise. This means that even if other agreements or documents contain language that might appear to limit a franchisee's rights or ability to bring claims, this specific provision in the Rider takes precedence.

For a prospective Cicis franchisee, this is a beneficial safeguard. It ensures that their rights under state franchise laws are protected and that they cannot be forced to waive those rights through boilerplate language in franchise documents. It also means that franchisees can rely on the representations made by Cicis during the franchise sales process without fear of being later prevented from claiming reliance on those statements.