What is the required method of delivering the termination notice to Smile LLC for a Cicis franchisee?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Any notices you are required or permitted to send to us, whether during or after the Term of this Agreement, shall be sent via hand delivery, mail or carrier, as described below, to the address shown in the opening paragraph of this Agreement (or such other address we provide to you), to the attention of our Legal Department, and by email to notices@cicisspizza.com (or any substitute email address we provide to you).
Notices sent via email are deemed delivered when. Notices sent by hand delivery, mail or carrier shall be deemed delivered at the earlier of (i) actual delivery, (ii) the next business day after prepaid deposit with a nationally recognized carrier for overnight or express delivery, or (iii) three business days after prepaid deposit with the US postal service for registered or certified mail. Notices required to be sent both by email and by hand delivery, mail or carrier shall be considered delivered only when delivered by both methods.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any notices a franchisee is required or permitted to send to Cicis, whether during or after the term of the Franchise Agreement, must be sent via hand delivery, mail, or carrier to the address shown in the opening paragraph of the agreement, to the attention of Cicis's Legal Department.
In addition to physical delivery, the franchisee must also send an email to notices@cicisspizza.com or any substitute email address that Cicis provides. This dual requirement ensures that Cicis receives critical communications promptly and through multiple channels.
Cicis specifies that notices sent via email are deemed delivered when sent. Notices sent by hand delivery, mail, or carrier are considered delivered at the earlier of actual delivery, the next business day after prepaid deposit with a nationally recognized carrier for overnight or express delivery, or three business days after prepaid deposit with the US postal service for registered or certified mail. If a notice is required to be sent by both email and physical delivery, it is only considered delivered when both methods have been completed. This rigorous standard helps prevent disputes over whether a notice was properly given.
It is important for prospective Cicis franchisees to understand these notice requirements, as failure to adhere to them could have legal and financial consequences. Franchisees should maintain records of all notices sent to Cicis, including dates, methods of delivery, and confirmation of receipt, to protect their interests.