What does the Cicis franchise agreement supersede?
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, along with its attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between Cicis and the franchisee regarding the franchise. As such, the franchise agreement supersedes all prior related agreements between Cicis and the franchisee. However, the franchise agreement does not disclaim any representations made by Cicis in the franchise disclosure document itself.
This means that any previous understandings, promises, or agreements made between Cicis and the franchisee before the signing of the franchise agreement are replaced by the terms outlined in the franchise agreement and its attachments. Franchisees should therefore ensure that all essential terms and conditions are included in the final franchise agreement before signing, as earlier drafts or discussions will not be binding.
This clause protects the franchisee by ensuring that the representations made by Cicis in the FDD remain valid and enforceable, even if the franchise agreement contains conflicting language. This prevents Cicis from disclaiming important information provided in the FDD, such as potential earnings or investment costs. However, any amendments or changes to the franchise agreement must be agreed upon in writing by both Cicis and the franchisee to be binding, unless the changes are ones that Cicis is permitted to make unilaterally under the agreement.