Under the Cicis Lease Rider, what is the permitted use of the premises?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- The Premises may be used only for the purpose of operating a CiCi's restaurant, with the ancillary carry-out food service, curbside pickup and use of video games and vending machines and for no other purpose. Franchisee may operate CiCi's Restaurants at any other location without Landlord's approval.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 64–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Lease Rider specifies the permitted use of the premises. The premises can only be used to operate a Cicis restaurant, which includes ancillary services like carry-out food, curbside pickup, video games, and vending machines. The franchisee is allowed to operate Cicis Restaurants at other locations without needing the landlord's approval. This clause ensures that the franchisee's use of the property is clearly defined and restricted to the Cicis business model.
This restriction protects both Cicis's brand and the landlord's interests by preventing the franchisee from operating a different type of business on the premises. It also confirms that Cicis franchisees have the flexibility to open additional locations without needing the landlord's consent for those new sites. The Lease Rider also allows Cicis to enter the premises for up to 30 days after the lease ends to de-identify the location as a Cicis restaurant, including removing signs and logos.
This permitted use clause is a standard component of franchise agreements to maintain brand consistency and prevent misuse of the leased property. Prospective franchisees should understand these restrictions and ensure they align with their business plans. The franchisee should also be aware of Cicis's rights to de-identify the premises after the lease term, which involves removing any branding elements related to Cicis.