Is Cicis required to post a bond to obtain injunctive relief against a franchisee?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Nothing in this Agreement bars our right to obtain specific performance of the provisions of this Agreement and injunctive relief against any threatened or actual conduct that will cause us, the Marks, or the system of Cicis Restaurants loss or damage, under customary equity rules, including applicable rules for obtaining restraining orders and temporary or preliminary injunctions. You agree that we may seek such relief from any court of competent jurisdiction in addition to such further or other relief as may be available to us at law or in equity. You agree that we will not be required to post a bond to obtain injunctive relief and that your only remedy if an injunction is entered against you will be the dissolution of that injunction, if warranted, upon due hearing (all claims for damages by injunction being expressly waived hereby).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cicis is not required to post a bond to obtain injunctive relief against a franchisee. The agreement specifies that Cicis has the right to seek specific performance and injunctive relief against conduct that could cause loss or damage to Cicis, its Marks, or its system.
The FDD states that Cicis can seek relief from any court of competent jurisdiction. The franchisee agrees that Cicis will not be required to post a bond to obtain injunctive relief.
Furthermore, the franchisee's only remedy if an injunction is entered against them is the dissolution of that injunction, if warranted, upon due hearing. The franchisee expressly waives all claims for damages caused by the injunction.