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What rights does Cicis grant to the developer under the Development Rights agreement?

Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

CICIS® RESTAURANTS

THIS AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date (as defined below) by and between On Smile LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having its principal business address at 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, TX 75240 ("we" or "us"), and the party signing this Agreement as the "Developer" on the signature page hereto ("you"). The "Effective Date" is the date we execute this Agreement, as shown beneath our signature on the signature page hereto.

1. PREAMBLES.

A. BACKGROUND.

Pursuant to separate written agreements (each a "Franchise Agreement"), we grant franchises (each a "Franchise") for the right to develop and operate restaurants that are identified by and use "Cicis" and other designated trademarks and service marks (the "Marks"), and that offer pizza and other designated food and related items from a designated facility and using designated service methods (each a "Cicis Restaurant"). There are two types of Cicis Restaurants: (1) dine-in buffet restaurants ("Cicis Buffet Restaurants"), and (2) take-out/delivery only restaurants ("Cicis To Go Restaurants"). We also grant to persons or entities that we believe meet our qualifications, and are willing to commit, the right to acquire multiple Franchises ("Development Rights"). Based on your own investigation and diligence, you have applied to acquire Development Rights and, to support your application, you and, if applicable, your owners have provided us with certain information about your and their backgrounds, experience, skills, financial condition and resources (collectively, the "Application Materials"). In reliance on the Application Materials, among other things, we are willing to grant you the Development Rights on the terms and conditions, and subject to the limitations, described in this Agreement. Cicis Restaurants that you or your Affiliates shall develop pursuant to this Agreement are referred to as the "Restaurants."

B. BUSINESS ENTITY.

If, instead of being a natural person, you are a business organization such as a corporation, limited liability company or partnership (a "Business Entity"), you agree, represent and warrant to us that: (1) you were validly formed and will maintain, throughout the Term (defined below), your existence and good standing in any state in which you are required, by law, to do so; (2) Attachment A to this Agreement describes all of your owners and their interests in you as of the Effective Date; (3) each of your owners that we designate from time to time (and, on our request, their spouse) will sign and deliver to us our then-standard form of Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations (the "Guaranty"), the current form of which is attached hereto as Attachment B; (4) you will conduct no activities other than those described in this Agreement or in any other written agreement between us and you; and (5) at our request, you will furnish us with true and correct copies of all documents regarding your formation, existence, standing, and governance.

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C. MINIMUM LIQUIDITY.

We have entered into this Agreement based, in part, on your representations to us about, and our assessment of, your levels of liquidity as of the Effective Date. You will ensure that, throughout the Term, you will maintain sufficient liquidity to meet your obligations under this Agreement. We reserve the right to establish, from time to time, specific reasonable liquidity thresholds, taking into consideration, your obligations under this Agreement, and you agree to comply with any such requirements that we impose.

2. THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.

A. GRANT.

Subject to the terms and limitations contained herein, we grant you the Development Rights. You accept and agree to exercise the Development Rights in strict accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. You acknowledge and agree that, as described further in this Agreement:

    1. the Development Rights may only be exercised by the execution by us and you or your Affiliate that we approve of our then-current form of Franchise Agreement which, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, may be materially different than the form of Franchise Agreement we are using to grant Franchises on the Effective Date;
    1. the Development Rights may only be exercised with respect to Restaurants to be located in the Development Area identified on Attachment A (the "Development Area");
    1. you or your approved Affiliate will develop and open Restaurants, in each case pursuant to the applicable Franchise Agreement but as necessary to satisfy the minimum opening requirements of each of the time periods (each a "Development Period") that comprise the overall development schedule described in Attachment A hereto (the "Development Schedule"); and
    1. the Development Rights may be exercised from the Effective Date and, unless this Agreement is sooner terminated as provided herein, continuing through the earlier of (1) the date on which the last Restaurant which is required to be opened in order to satisfy the Development Schedule opens for regular business or (2) the last day of the last Development Period of the Development Schedule (the "Term")

You agree to, at all times, faithfully, honestly and diligently perform your obligations under this Agreement and to fully exploit the Development Rights during the Term and throughout the entire Development Area. Except for having your Affiliates that we approve sign Franchise Agreements, you may not subcontract or delegate any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third parties.

B. EXCLUSIVITY AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.

As long as you are in compliance with this Agreement and except with respect to Special Venues (defined below), we will not, during the Term, (1) operate or grant a Franchise to anyone

else to develop or operate a Cicis Restaurant within the Development Area, or (2) grant Development Rights to anyone else within the Development Area.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, Cicis grants the developer the right to acquire multiple franchises for the development and operation of Cicis Restaurants. These rights are granted to individuals or entities that Cicis believes meet their qualifications and are willing to commit to the terms and conditions outlined in the Development Rights agreement. The restaurants developed under this agreement are referred to as "Restaurants."

The Development Rights can only be exercised through the execution of Cicis' then-current Franchise Agreement by the developer or an approved affiliate. These rights are restricted to restaurants located within the designated Development Area specified in Attachment A of the agreement. The developer is obligated to adhere to a development schedule, also detailed in Attachment A, which outlines the minimum opening requirements for each development period. The term for exercising these rights begins on the Effective Date and continues until the earlier of either the opening date of the last restaurant required to meet the development schedule or the final day of the last development period.

Cicis also assures that, provided the developer complies with the agreement, it will not operate or grant a franchise to anyone else to develop or operate a Cicis Restaurant within the Development Area, nor will it grant Development Rights to anyone else within that area. This exclusivity does not extend to Special Venues, which include locations managed by a master concessionaire, venues within larger facilities like colleges, airports, or theme parks, and alternative distribution channels other than Cicis Restaurants. The developer is expected to diligently fulfill their obligations under the agreement and fully utilize the Development Rights throughout the term and across the entire Development Area, with the exception that approved affiliates may sign Franchise Agreements. Subcontracting or delegating rights or obligations to third parties is not permitted.

However, Cicis retains all rights not explicitly granted to the developer, including the right to use the System in any business worldwide, own or license businesses using similar trademarks outside the Development Area, engage in transactions with other businesses, solicit customers, advertise, and sell products through alternative channels. The Development Schedule does not guarantee the Development Area's capacity to support the specified number of restaurants, and Cicis relies on the developer's independent investigation to determine the feasibility of meeting the schedule.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.