Under what conditions can the Cicis franchise agreement be amended?

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Lease Rider includes a clause addressing modifications and amendments to the lease. Specifically, paragraph 28 of the Rider states that in the event of any conflict between the Rider and the Lease, the terms of the Rider will take precedence. Furthermore, the lease cannot be modified or amended in any way that is inconsistent with the terms outlined in the Rider.

This provision ensures that the terms of the Franchise Agreement, as reflected in the Rider, are upheld and cannot be altered by any conflicting terms in the lease. This protects Cicis's interests and standards by preventing franchisees and landlords from making lease modifications that could compromise the franchise's operational requirements or brand standards.

For a prospective Cicis franchisee, this means that the terms of the Franchise Agreement, as incorporated into the Lease Rider, are legally binding and take precedence over any conflicting terms in the lease. It also means that the lease cannot be modified or amended in any way that is inconsistent with the terms of the Rider, providing a level of assurance that the franchisee's rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement will be protected throughout the term of the lease.