What written agreement grants franchises for Cicis restaurants?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Pursuant to separate written agreements (each a "Franchise Agreement"), we grant franchises (each a "Franchise") for the right to develop and operate restaurants that are identified by and use "Cicis" and other designated trademarks and service marks (the "Marks"), and that offer pizza and other designated food and related items from a designated facility and using designated service methods (each a "Cicis Restaurant"). There are two types of Cicis Restaurants: (1) dine-in buffet restaurants ("Cicis Buffet Restaurants"), and (2) take-out/delivery only restaurants ("Cicis To Go Restaurants"). We also grant to persons or entities that we believe meet our qualifications, and are willing to commit, the right to acquire multiple Franchises ("Development Rights"). Based on your own investigation and diligence, you have applied to acquire Development Rights and, to support your application, you and, if applicable, your owners have provided us with certain information about your and their backgrounds, experience, skills, financial condition and resources (collectively, the "Application Materials"). In reliance on the Application Materials, among other things, we are willing to grant you the Development Rights on the terms and conditions, and subject to the limitations, described in this Agreement. Cicis Restaurants that you or your Affiliates shall develop pursuant to this Agreement are referred to as the "Restaurants."
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise is granted through a written agreement referred to as the "Franchise Agreement." This agreement provides the franchisee the right to develop and operate restaurants identified by the "Cicis" trademark, offering pizza and other designated food items. The Franchise Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which a franchisee can operate a Cicis Restaurant.
There are two types of Cicis Restaurants that can be operated under a Franchise Agreement: dine-in buffet restaurants ("Cicis Buffet Restaurants") and take-out/delivery only restaurants ("Cicis To Go Restaurants"). The specific type of restaurant will be defined in the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to the standard Franchise Agreement, Cicis also grants "Development Rights" to individuals or entities that meet their qualifications and are willing to commit to acquiring multiple franchises. These rights are also granted through a written agreement. The Franchise Agreement is a crucial document that outlines the obligations, responsibilities, and rights of both the franchisor (Cicis) and the franchisee, so prospective franchisees should carefully review it.