What happens if the terms in the Cicis Lease Rider contradict the original lease?

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms of the Lease Rider will take precedence over any conflicting terms in the original lease. Specifically, the Lease Rider is incorporated into the lease agreement, and the landlord and franchisee agree that the terms in the Rider supersede any contradictory terms in the lease. This ensures that the Cicis franchise agreement requirements are met, and the lease aligns with Cicis's operational standards.

This provision is crucial for prospective Cicis franchisees because it protects the franchise's interests and standards. For example, paragraph 27 in the rider grants the tenant the exclusive right to sell pizza for on or off premises consumption within the shopping center. Without this clause, a landlord could lease space to another pizza business, directly competing with the Cicis franchise. The Lease Rider ensures that the Cicis business model and brand standards are maintained, regardless of the original lease terms.

Furthermore, the franchisee must provide Cicis with a copy of the proposed lease and obtain Cicis's approval before signing it. Cicis will not approve any lease unless the Lease Rider is attached and incorporated. This process helps to ensure that the lease terms are favorable to the franchisee and align with Cicis's requirements. The franchisee is also responsible for the legal fees associated with Cicis's compliance review of the proposed lease, modification, or renewal.