What is the name of the company that acts as the franchisor for Cicis?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For value received, CiCi Services LLC, a Florida limited liability company, with its principal business address at 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, TX 75240 (the "Guarantor"), absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the performance by On Smile LLC, located at 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, TX 75240 (the "Franchisor"), of all of the obligations of Franchisor in accordance with the terms and conditions of the franchise registration in each state where the franchise is registered, and under its Franchise Agreement identified in its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as it may be amended, and as that Franchise Agreement may be entered into with franchisees as amended, modified or extended from time to time. This guarantee continues in full force and effect until all obligations of the Franchisor under its franchise registrations and Franchise Agreements are satisfied or until the liability of Franchisor to its franchisees under the Franchise Agreement has been completely discharged, whichever first occurs. The Guarantor is not discharged from liability if a claim by a franchisee against the Franchisor remains outstanding. Notice of acceptance is waived. The Guarantor does not waive notice of Franchisor's default. This guarantee is binding on the Guarantor and its successors and assignees.
The Guarantor signs this guarantee at Dallas, Texas on the 25 day of April 2025
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, On Smile LLC is the company that acts as the franchisor. The document also mentions that CiCi Services LLC guarantees the performance of On Smile LLC's obligations as the franchisor. This guarantee extends to the terms and conditions of the franchise registration and the Franchise Agreement. The guaranty remains effective until all obligations of On Smile LLC under the franchise registrations and Franchise Agreements are fulfilled or the liability of On Smile LLC to its franchisees is completely discharged.
CiCi Enterprises, LP is referenced as the former franchisor. The 2025 FDD states that Cicis Enterprises continues to act as the franchisor under certain franchise agreements signed prior to the issuance date of the 2025 Disclosure Document. However, the 2025 FDD indicates that Cicis Enterprises is expected to assign those agreements to On Smile LLC at some point after the issuance of the Disclosure Document.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that while On Smile LLC is the current franchisor, some existing agreements might still be under CiCi Enterprises, LP, at least temporarily. It's important to understand which entity will be the actual franchisor for your specific agreement and to be aware of the guarantee provided by CiCi Services LLC. This arrangement could have implications for legal and contractual matters, so clarifying the roles and responsibilities of each entity is crucial during the due diligence process.