Does the Maryland Rider supersede any inconsistent provisions of the Cicis Franchise Agreement?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider to be effective as of the effective date of the Area Development Agreement.
ON SMILE LLC, DEVELOPER: a Delaware limited liability company [Name] Title: Date:
RIDER TO THE ON SMILE LLC AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MARYLAND
THIS RIDER is made and entered into by and between ON SMILE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal business address at 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, TX 75240 ("we," "us," or "our"), and , whose principal business address is ("you" or "your"). 1. BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Area Development Agreement dated, 20 (the "Area Development Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Rider. This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Area Development Agreement.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rider to the On Smile LLC Franchise Agreement for use in Maryland supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Franchise Agreement. This means that if there are any clauses in the standard Franchise Agreement that contradict the Maryland Rider, the terms outlined in the Rider will take precedence for franchisees operating in Maryland. This ensures that the franchise agreement complies with Maryland state laws and regulations.
This Rider is applicable if (a) the franchisee is a resident of Maryland, (b) the Cicis restaurant developed under the agreement is or will be operated in Maryland, (c) the offer to sell the franchise is made in Maryland, or (d) the offer to buy the franchise is accepted in Maryland. This condition ensures that the Rider only applies to franchise agreements connected to the state of Maryland, providing clarity on when the Rider's specific protections and modifications are in effect.
For prospective Cicis franchisees in Maryland, this is a beneficial provision. It ensures that their franchise agreement is tailored to comply with Maryland law, potentially offering additional protections or clarifications compared to the standard agreement. Franchisees should carefully review the Rider alongside the Franchise Agreement to understand their rights and obligations fully, paying close attention to any areas where the Rider modifies or supersedes the original agreement.