What must a Cicis franchisee display to indicate they are an independent owner?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must, at all times, identify yourself as the independent owner of your Restaurant and not do anything to indicate that you are our affiliate, including uses on invoices, order forms, receipts, and contracts.
At a minimum, you must display a notice to that effect, in such content and form and at such conspicuous locations as we may designate from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must always identify themselves as the independent owner of their restaurant. They must not do anything that suggests they are an affiliate of Cicis. This requirement extends to all invoices, order forms, receipts, and contracts used in the business.
To meet this obligation, Cicis requires franchisees to display a notice indicating their independent ownership. The specific content, form, and location of this notice are determined by Cicis and may change over time. This ensures that customers and other parties understand that the franchisee is a separate legal entity from the Cicis franchisor.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as it helps to clarify the relationship between the franchisor and franchisee, protecting both parties from potential legal or financial liabilities. It also allows Cicis to maintain control over its brand image and standards, while ensuring that franchisees are recognized as independent business owners.