What is the franchisee's obligation regarding assumed name registrations containing any Cicis Mark after termination?

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, franchisees must cancel any assumed name or equivalent registrations that contain any Cicis Mark. The franchisee is required to provide Cicis with evidence of compliance with this obligation within five days of the termination or expiration of the agreement.

This requirement ensures that the franchisee no longer uses the Cicis brand name or trademarks after the agreement ends. This protects Cicis's brand identity and prevents potential confusion among customers.

Failure to comply with this requirement could result in legal action by Cicis to enforce the cancellation of the assumed name registrations and protect its trademarks. Franchisees should take this obligation seriously and act promptly to avoid any potential disputes or penalties.

It is a common practice in franchising to require franchisees to cease using the franchisor's trademarks and trade names upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. This provision is designed to prevent former franchisees from unfairly benefiting from the franchisor's brand recognition and goodwill.