Who is responsible for the attorneys' fees associated with the compliance review of any proposed lease modification, amendment, or renewal for a Cicis franchise?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Any proposed lease modification, amendment, or renewal must be presented to us prior to execution by the parties for a compliance review by our approved real estate counsel.
You will be responsible for the reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by us in connection with the compliance review of the proposed lease modification, amendment, or renewal.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the attorneys' fees associated with the compliance review of any proposed lease modification, amendment, or renewal. Specifically, before executing any changes to the lease, the franchisee must present the proposed modification to Cicis for review by their approved real estate counsel.
This means that if a Cicis franchisee wants to modify their lease, they will need to factor in the cost of Cicis's legal team reviewing the proposed changes. These fees cover the expenses Cicis incurs to ensure the lease modification aligns with their standards and protects their interests. The franchisee has no control over which attorney Cicis uses for this review.
This requirement ensures that Cicis maintains control over the locations of its franchises and that lease agreements meet their standards. It also means that franchisees need to budget for these legal fees when considering any changes to their lease agreement, as these costs are in addition to their own legal expenses.