If the Cicis franchise agreement is terminated, must I cancel assumed name registrations, and on what page is this obligation described?

According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchise agreement is terminated or expires, the franchisee is obligated to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registrations that contain any Cicis mark. The franchisee must provide Cicis with evidence of compliance with this obligation within five days of the termination or expiration of the agreement. This requirement is detailed on page 109 of the FDD.

This obligation ensures that after the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee does not continue to operate under a name that could be confused with the Cicis brand. This protects Cicis's brand identity and prevents potential consumer confusion. By requiring franchisees to cancel assumed name registrations, Cicis maintains control over its trademarks and ensures they are not used inappropriately by former franchisees.

Failure to comply with this requirement could result in legal action from Cicis to enforce the cancellation of the assumed name registrations. It is a standard practice in franchising to include such clauses to protect the franchisor's brand and intellectual property after a franchise agreement concludes. Franchisees should be aware of this post-termination obligation and be prepared to take the necessary steps to cancel any relevant registrations promptly.