What are the two possible events that can cause the Term of the Cicis Development Rights to end?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You and, as applicable, your owners and all such other persons or Business Entities who are bound under the terms of this Agreement must immediately upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, cease to directly or indir
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Rights can end either through expiration or termination of the Area Development Agreement. Upon either of these events, the developer's rights and obligations to develop Cicis restaurants within the designated area cease immediately.
Specifically, upon expiration or termination, the developer and related parties must immediately stop using the Cicis system. This includes refraining from using any materials related to the Cicis brand.
This cessation of rights and obligations is a standard clause in franchise agreements, ensuring that upon the end of the agreement, the franchisee no longer represents the brand. This protects Cicis's brand integrity and ensures a consistent customer experience across all franchise locations.