Who is ultimately responsible for locating sites for Cicis restaurants in the Development Area?

Despite any assistance we may provide, you are entirely responsible for locating and presenting to us proposed sites for Restaurants in the Development Area as necessary to comply with the Development Schedule (each a "Site"). You agree to give us all information and materials we request to assess each proposed Site as well as your or, as applicable, your proposed Affiliate's financial and operational ability to develop and operate a Restaurant at the proposed Site. We have the absolute right to reject any site or any Affiliate (a) that does not meet our criteria or (b) if you or your Affiliates are not then in compliance with any existing Franchise Agreements executed pursuant to this Agreement. Our acceptance of your Site is for our own internal purposes. Even if we have suggested or assisted you in finding the Site, you may not rely on our acceptance as a representation, promise, warranty, or guarantee that the Site will meet your own expectations or that your Restaurant will be profitable or otherwise successful, or for any other purpose whatsoever.

We will use our reasonable efforts to review and evaluate your proposed Sites within 30 days after we receive all requested information and materials. If we accept a proposed Site, you or your approved Affiliate must sign a separate Franchise Agreement for the Site within 15 days after we provide you with an execution copy of the Franchise Agreement, failing which, we may withdraw our acceptance.

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