Is the Cicis Lease Rider considered part of the original lease agreement?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Lease Rider (this "Rider") is executed as of the day of, 20, by and between, as landlord ("Landlord") and, as tenant ("Franchisee"), as a Rider to that certain lease for the premises located at (the "Premises"), dated as of ("the Lease"). This Rider is hereby incorporated into, and made a part of, the Lease. WHEREAS, Franchisee has executed or intends to execute a Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement") with On Smile LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (along with any successor franchisor of CiCi's restaurants ("Franchisor
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Lease Rider is incorporated into, and made part of, the original lease agreement. The Lease Rider is executed by the landlord and the franchisee as a rider to the lease for the premises.
The Lease Rider includes provisions that are required as part of the Franchise Agreement between the franchisee and On Smile LLC, the franchisor of Cicis restaurants. The terms contained in the Lease Rider supersede any conflicting terms in the original lease. This ensures that the Cicis franchise has specific protections and rights related to the property.
For a prospective Cicis franchisee, this means that the Lease Rider is a critical document that must be attached to the lease agreement. It ensures that the lease aligns with the requirements of the Cicis franchise, providing clarity on matters such as the use of the premises, the franchisor's rights, and other operational considerations. The franchisee must provide Cicis with a copy of the proposed lease and obtain their approval before signing it, and Cicis will not approve any lease unless the Lease Rider is attached and incorporated.