What information and materials must a Cicis franchisee provide to assess a proposed site?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Despite any assistance we may provide, you are entirely responsible for locating and presenting to us proposed sites for Restaurants in the Development Area as necessary to comply with the Development Schedule (each a "Site"). You agree to give us all information and materials we request to assess each proposed Site as well as your or, as applicable, your proposed Affiliate's financial and operational ability to develop and operate a Restaurant at the proposed Site. We have the absolute right to reject any site or any Affiliate (a) that does not meet our criteria or (b) if you or your Affiliates are not then in compliance with any existing Franchise Agreements executed pursuant to this Agreement. Our acceptance of your Site is for our own internal purposes. Even if we have suggested or assisted you in finding the Site, you may not rely on our acceptance as a representation, promise, warranty, or guarantee that the Site will meet your own expectations or that your Restaurant will be profitable or otherwise successful, or for any other purpose whatsoever.
We will use our reasonable efforts to review and evaluate your proposed Sites within 30 days after we receive all requested information and materials. If we accept a proposed Site, you or your approved Affiliate must sign a separate Franchise Agreement for the Site within 15 days after we provide you with an execution copy of the Franchise Agreement, failing which, we may withdraw our acceptance.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for finding and presenting potential restaurant sites within their development area. To enable Cicis to evaluate these proposed sites, franchisees must provide all requested information and materials. This includes data necessary for Cicis to assess the site's suitability and the franchisee's financial and operational capabilities to develop and run a restaurant at that location.
Cicis retains the absolute right to reject any site that doesn't meet their criteria or if the franchisee is not in compliance with existing franchise agreements. While Cicis may offer assistance in site selection, the franchisee cannot rely on Cicis's acceptance as a guarantee of the site's profitability or success. The acceptance of a site by Cicis is solely for their internal purposes.
Cicis will make reasonable efforts to review and evaluate proposed sites within 30 days of receiving all requested information. If Cicis accepts a site, the franchisee must sign a separate Franchise Agreement for that location within 15 days of receiving the execution copy. Failure to sign within this timeframe allows Cicis to withdraw their acceptance of the site.
This process highlights the importance of thorough due diligence by the franchisee in site selection. While Cicis provides a review process, the ultimate responsibility for the site's success rests with the franchisee. Franchisees should carefully consider their market knowledge and conduct independent investigations to ensure the chosen site aligns with their expectations and business goals.