Under what conditions can Cicis enter the premises of a former franchisee's restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor, its personnel or agents, for a period of up to thirty (30) days after the expiration or sooner termination of the Lease or the Franchise Agreement, may enter the Premises for itself or on behalf of Franchisee to de-identify the Premises as a Restaurant, which may include the removal of signs, decor and materials displaying any marks, designs or logos owned by Franchisor or its affiliates. This right includes the right to remove exterior signs and awnings from the Premises and any Shopping Center pylon or monument sign, interior signs, decor items, and materials displaying any marks, designs, or logos owned by Franchisor and all other items identifying the Premises as a Cicis Restaurant. In addition, Franchisor may make such other modifications (such as repainting) as are reasonably necessary to protect the Cicis system signs, marks, and intellectual property rights.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cicis, its personnel, or agents have the right to enter the premises of a former franchisee's restaurant under specific circumstances related to the termination of the lease or franchise agreement. This access is granted for a period of up to 30 days after the expiration or termination of the lease or franchise agreement.
The primary purpose for Cicis entering the premises is to de-identify the location as a former Cicis restaurant. This includes removing signs, decor, and materials that display any trademarks, designs, or logos owned by Cicis or its affiliates. The right extends to removing exterior signs and awnings from the premises, shopping center pylons, monument signs, interior signs, decor items, and any other items that identify the location as a Cicis restaurant.
Additionally, Cicis is permitted to make other modifications, such as repainting, if reasonably necessary to protect the Cicis system's signs, trademarks, and intellectual property rights. This ensures that the brand's image and identity are maintained and that the former location does not continue to represent itself as a Cicis restaurant after the franchise agreement has ended.