factual

Can I sell Cicis products through supermarkets?

Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You may not sell any products or services sold at your Cicis Restaurant through any alternate distribution channels, including, the Internet, catalogue sales, supermarkets, convenience stores, or grocery stores.

Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 38–40)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are explicitly prohibited from selling any products or services sold at your Cicis Restaurant through supermarkets. This restriction is part of the agreement to protect the integrity of the Cicis brand and maintain control over distribution channels.

This limitation means that you must rely on the traditional restaurant setting to generate revenue. Cicis retains the right to market and sell products through alternative channels such as the Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, grocery stores, kiosks, mail order, or through Cicis To Go. This allows Cicis to explore different revenue streams without granting franchisees the same flexibility.

While you cannot sell through supermarkets, Cicis and its affiliates reserve the right to market and sell products authorized for sale at Restaurants through alternative channels of distribution such as Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, grocery stores, kiosks, mail order, or through Cicis To Go. This means Cicis can explore these avenues without franchisee involvement. Prospective franchisees should consider this restriction and how it might impact their business strategy, particularly if they have ideas about expanding sales through retail channels.

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.