What section of the Cicis Franchise Agreement addresses 'No Waiver' and how is it modified by the Maryland Rider?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- RELEASES. The following provision is added to the end of Section 3.B.(8) ("Renewal), Section 10.D ("No Waiver") and Section 13.B.(1)(c) ("By You and Your Owners") of the Franchise Agreement:
However, any release required as a condition of renewal and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 10.D of the Franchise Agreement addresses 'No Waiver'.
The Maryland Rider modifies this section by adding a provision that any release required as a condition of renewal and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This means that while Cicis's standard franchise agreement might include clauses where a franchisee waives certain rights or claims, the Maryland Rider ensures that franchisees in Maryland retain their rights to pursue claims under Maryland's franchise laws, even when renewing their franchise or transferring it to another party.
This modification is significant for prospective Cicis franchisees in Maryland because it provides additional protection under state law. It prevents Cicis from enforcing waivers that would otherwise limit a franchisee's ability to bring claims related to franchise registration and disclosure violations in Maryland. This ensures that Maryland franchisees have recourse if they believe Cicis has violated the state's franchise laws, regardless of any general waiver clauses in the franchise agreement.