What must a Cicis franchisee do to identify themselves as the independent owner of their Restaurant?
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 consistently identify themselves as the independent owners of their restaurant. This means they cannot take any actions that would suggest they are an affiliate of Cicis. This requirement extends to all business interactions, including invoices, order forms, receipts, and contracts.
To meet this requirement, Cicis mandates that franchisees display a notice indicating their independent ownership. The specific content, format, and placement of this notice will be determined by Cicis and may be updated periodically. This ensures that customers and other parties are aware that the restaurant is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not directly by the Cicis corporation.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as it clarifies the relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. It protects Cicis from potential liabilities arising from the franchisee's operations while also ensuring the franchisee is recognized as the owner of their specific business. Franchisees should pay close attention to Cicis's guidelines for the notice to ensure compliance and avoid any potential issues.