If Cicis requests improvements to the Restaurant, does this include furnishings?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, repair, and condition and otherwise comply with all requirements set forth in the Manuals with regard to such matters. Except as may be expressly provided in the Manuals, no alterations or improvements or changes of any kind in design, equipment, signs, interior or exterior decor items, fixtures, or furnishings will be made in or about your Restaurant or its premises without our prior written approval.
- B. Improvements and Modernization.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Cicis requests improvements or modernization to the Restaurant, this includes furnishings. Specifically, Cicis can request improvements to the Restaurant premises, equipment (including computer hardware and software), game room equipment, signs, interior and exterior decor items, fixtures, furnishings, supplies, and other products and materials required for the operation of the Restaurant, to Cicis's then current System Standards.
This means that as a Cicis franchisee, you must be prepared to invest in upgrades and changes to various aspects of your restaurant at Cicis's discretion to meet their current standards. These required changes can encompass a wide range of items, including furnishings. This ensures uniformity and consistency across all Cicis locations, maintaining the brand's image and customer experience.
The franchisee is responsible for bearing the costs associated with these improvements and modernizations. It is important for a prospective franchisee to factor in these potential future expenses when evaluating the financial feasibility of investing in a Cicis franchise. Furthermore, the franchisee is not allowed to make alterations or improvements to the Restaurant without Cicis's prior written approval.