After termination of the Cicis franchise agreement, what must a franchisee do regarding operating their Restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, all rights granted to you hereunder will immediately terminate, and:
- A.
Cease Operations.
You must immediately cease to operate your Restaurant under this Agreement, and you must not thereafter, directly or indirectly, represent to the public or hold yourself out as our present or former franchisee.
- B.
Cease Use of the Marks and Confidential Information.
You must immediately and permanently cease to use, in any manner whatsoever, and return to us (or, at our direction, destroy) any Confidential Information and cease to use the mark "Cicis" and all other Marks.
If you fail to promptly de-identify your Restaurant in accordance with our then-current System Standards, then we will have the right to cure deficiency, and you must reimburse us for all costs we incur in curing such deficiency.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, upon the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement, all rights granted to the franchisee immediately terminate. The franchisee must immediately cease operating their Cicis restaurant and must not, directly or indirectly, represent themselves to the public as a current or former Cicis franchisee.
Furthermore, the franchisee must immediately and permanently stop using the "Cicis" mark and all other Marks, and return (or destroy, if directed) any Confidential Information. The franchisee is required to de-identify their Restaurant according to Cicis' then-current System Standards.
If the franchisee fails to promptly de-identify the restaurant, Cicis has the right to correct the deficiency and charge the franchisee for all costs incurred in doing so. This ensures that the brand's image and trademarks are protected even after a franchise agreement ends, which is a standard practice in franchising to maintain consistency and prevent consumer confusion.