In the Cicis franchise agreement, what is substituted for comparable provisions if a law requires some action that the agreement does not?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If any applicable and binding law or rule of any jurisdiction requires more notice than this Agreement requires of this Agreement's termination or of our refusal to enter into a successor franchise agreement, or some other action that this Agreement does not require, or if, under any applicable and binding law or rule of any jurisdiction, any provision of this Agreement or any System Standard is invalid, unenforceable, or unlawful, the notice or other action required by the law or rule will be substituted for the comparable provisions of this Agreement, and we may modify the invalid or unenforceable provision or System Standard to the extent required to be valid and enforceable or delete the unlawful provision in its entirety. You agree to be bound by any promise or covenant imposing the maximum duty the law permits which is subsumed within any provision of this Agreement, as though it were separately articulated in and made a part of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, if any applicable law requires more notice of termination or refusal to enter a successor franchise agreement than the agreement stipulates, or requires some other action not included in the agreement, the law's requirements will be substituted for the comparable provisions in the Cicis franchise agreement. Additionally, Cicis has the option to modify or delete any provision or system standard deemed invalid, unenforceable, or unlawful under applicable law.
This clause ensures that the Cicis franchise agreement remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. It protects the franchisee by ensuring they receive at least the minimum level of notice or action required by law, even if the franchise agreement specifies something less.
For a prospective Cicis franchisee, this substitution clause offers a degree of security, knowing that the franchise agreement will not force them to act in violation of the law. It also grants Cicis some flexibility to adapt the agreement as needed to comply with changing legal requirements, which can help maintain a stable and legally sound franchise system. Franchisees should stay informed about relevant laws in their jurisdiction to understand how they might affect the franchise agreement.