Are the rights of Cicis and the franchisee under the Cicis franchise agreement considered cumulative?

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the rights of both Cicis and the franchisee under the Development Agreement are cumulative. This means that the exercise or enforcement of any right or remedy by either party does not prevent them from exercising or enforcing any other right or remedy they are entitled to by law.

In practical terms, this clause ensures that Cicis and its franchisees retain all available legal avenues for protecting their interests. For example, if Cicis waives a franchisee's obligation in one instance, it doesn't forfeit its right to enforce that obligation in the future or pursue other remedies for different breaches of the agreement. Similarly, a franchisee's decision to pursue one legal remedy doesn't prevent them from seeking other remedies for the same issue or for different violations of the agreement by Cicis.

This cumulative rights provision is a standard legal protection mechanism in franchise agreements. It aims to provide both parties with maximum flexibility in addressing potential disputes or breaches without unintentionally limiting their legal options. Franchisees should understand that Cicis retains significant rights and powers, and the cumulative rights clause reinforces Cicis's ability to enforce the agreement fully.