Can a Cicis franchisee operate Cicis Restaurants at other locations without the Landlord's approval?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- The Premises may be used only for the purpose of operating a CiCi's restaurant, with the ancillary carry-out food service, curbside pickup and use of video games and vending machines and for no other purpose. Franchisee may operate CiCi's Restaurants at any other location without Landlord's approval.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is permitted to operate Cicis Restaurants at other locations without the landlord's approval. The lease agreement for the initial Cicis restaurant location requires a rider that specifies this right. This clause ensures that Cicis franchisees have the flexibility to expand their business to additional locations without being hindered by the initial landlord's consent.
This provision is beneficial for franchisees as it allows them to pursue growth opportunities more easily. Without this clause, franchisees would need to negotiate with the landlord of their initial location each time they wanted to open a new restaurant, which could be time-consuming and potentially costly. By securing this right upfront, franchisees can streamline their expansion plans and focus on finding suitable locations for new Cicis restaurants.
However, it is important to note that while the landlord's approval is not required for operating Cicis restaurants at other locations, franchisees must still comply with all other terms and conditions of the franchise agreement, including site selection criteria and obtaining Cicis's approval for the new locations. This clause specifically addresses the landlord's approval in the context of the initial lease agreement and does not override any other requirements set forth by Cicis for opening additional restaurants.