Does Cicis provide any warranty regarding the suitability of fixtures, furnishings, or equipment it specifies or approves?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our specification, review, or approval of any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or other items will not constitute a warranty, express or implied, as to such item, and we will not have any liability or responsibility with respect to the lack of suitability of, or defects in, any such item.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cicis does not provide any express or implied warranty regarding the suitability of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or other items it specifies, reviews, or approves. Cicis explicitly states that it will not have any liability or responsibility for the lack of suitability or defects in these items.
This means that as a franchisee, you bear the risk that approved or specified items may not be suitable or may have defects. Even though Cicis may specify or approve certain suppliers or items, this approval does not guarantee their quality or suitability for your specific needs.
Therefore, it is crucial for a prospective Cicis franchisee to conduct their own due diligence and assess the suitability and quality of all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment before purchasing or leasing them. This may involve researching suppliers, obtaining samples, and possibly consulting with experts to ensure that the items meet your requirements and comply with local regulations. Given this disclaimer, franchisees should carefully evaluate and consider independent warranties or guarantees from the suppliers themselves.