Does Cream advise franchisees to obtain advice from professional advisors before signing a Lease?

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| I understand that buying a franchise is not a guarantee of success. Purchasing or establishing any business is risky, and the success or failure of the franchise is subject to many variables such as my skills and abilities (and those of my partners, officers, employees), the time my associates and I devote to the business, competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, operation costs, location, lease terms, the market place generally and other economic and business factors. I am aware of and am willing to undertake these business risks. I understand that the success or failure of my business will depend primarily upon my efforts and not those of Franchisor.                                    | INITIAL: |
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| I received a copy of the FDD at least 14 calendar days before I executed a Franchise | INITIAL: |
| Agreement or paid Franchisor or its affiliates any fees. I understand that all of my rights and |  |
| responsibilities and those of Franchisor in connection with the franchise are set forth in these |  |
| agreements and only in these agreements. I have had the opportunity to personally and |  |
| carefully review these documents and have, in fact, done so. I have been advised to have |  |
| professionals (such as lawyers and accountants) review the documents for me and to have |  |
| them help me understand these documents. I have also been advised to consult with other |  |
| franchisees regarding the risks associated with the purchase of the franchise. |  |

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 61–192)

Does Cream advise franchisees to obtain advice from professional advisors before signing a Lease?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

I understand that buying a franchise is not a guarantee of success. Purchasing or establishing any business is risky, and the success or failure of the franchise is subject to many variables such as my skills and abilities (and those of my partners, officers, employees), the time my associates and I devote to the business, competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, operation costs, location, lease terms, the market place generally and other economic and business factors. I am aware of and am willing to undertake these business risks. I understand that the success or failure of my business will depend primarily upon my efforts and not those of Franchisor.	INITIAL:
I received a copy of the FDD at least 14 calendar days before I executed a Franchise	INITIAL:
Agreement or paid Franchisor or its affiliates any fees. I understand that all of my rights and
responsibilities and those of Franchisor in connection with the franchise are set forth in these
agreements and only in these agreements. I have had the opportunity to personally and
carefully review these documents and have, in fact, done so. I have been advised to have
professionals (such as lawyers and accountants) review the documents for me and to have
them help me understand these documents. I have also been advised to consult with other
franchisees regarding the risks associated with the purchase of the franchise.