How long after termination or expiration of the Cicis agreement does a franchisee have to provide evidence of cancellation of assumed name registrations?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must cancel any assumed name or equivalent registrations which contain any Mark, and you must furnish us with evidence satisfactory to us of your compliance with this obligation within five (5) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must furnish evidence of compliance with assumed name or equivalent registrations, containing any mark, within five days after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. This obligation includes providing Cicis with satisfactory proof of the cancellation.
This requirement ensures that upon the end of the franchise relationship, the franchisee promptly ceases using the Cicis brand and trademarks in any business operations. By canceling assumed name registrations, the franchisee legally removes any association with the Cicis brand, preventing potential confusion among customers and protecting Cicis's brand identity.
Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to legal repercussions and potential financial liabilities for the former franchisee. Cicis needs this documentation to ensure that the franchisee is no longer operating under the Cicis name and that all legal ties are severed, safeguarding the integrity of the Cicis brand and preventing unauthorized use of its trademarks.