Cicis 2025 FDD FAQ

In 2022, what was the total number of Cicis outlets reacquired from franchisees? aggregated_summary

According to the Cicis FDD, what is the total projected number of new franchised outlets expected in the next fiscal year? aggregated_summary

How many Cicis outlets were opened in 2023? aggregated_summary

How many Cicis outlets were opened in 2023 across all states? aggregated_summary

How many Cicis outlets were sold to franchisees in 2023? aggregated_summary

What is the maximum estimated total initial investment for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant franchise? aggregated_summary

What was the net change in the number of Cicis outlets in Alabama between the start of 2022 and the end of 2024? aggregated_summary

What on-site inspection fees might I incur when opening a Cicis restaurant? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Cicis franchise transfers in 2024? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Cicis franchise transfers across all states in 2023? aggregated_summary

What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided by Cicis? aggregated_summary

What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided in the Cicis training program? aggregated_summary

What was the total number of Cicis outlets at the end of 2024? aggregated_summary

What is the total projected number of new company-owned Cicis outlets planned for the next fiscal year, according to the table? aggregated_summary

What is the total projected number of new franchised Cicis outlets planned for the next fiscal year across Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia? aggregated_summary

According to Cicis, what types of businesses might a franchisee compete with? comparative

Does the Area Development Agreement for Cicis grant exclusive rights to the franchisee within the Development Area? comparative

What is the difference between the initial franchise fee for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant and a Cicis To Go Restaurant as described in Item 5, and how does the royalty fee structure in Item 6 differ between these two restaurant types? comparative

What are all the fees Cicis charges a franchisee, as detailed across Item 5 and Item 6? comparative

How does the initial franchise fee in Cicis's Item 5 compare to the estimated initial investment in Item 7, and what percentage does it represent? comparative

What is the relationship between the initial franchise fee for Cicis in Item 5 and the lack of an exclusive territory described in Item 12? comparative

What is the relationship between the initial franchise fee for Cicis in Item 5 and the potential for increased royalty fees due to non-compliance, as described in Item 6? comparative

What is the relationship between the initial franchise fee for Cicis in Item 5 and the potential for non-compliance fees described in Item 6? comparative

What is the relationship between the initial franchise fee for Cicis in Item 5 and the royalty fee structure described in Item 6? comparative

What is the relationship between the litigation described in Cicis's Item 3 and the bankruptcy filings described in Item 4? comparative

What is the relationship between the royalty fee structure for Cicis in Item 6 and the estimated initial investment costs outlined in Item 7? comparative

In which state did Cicis have the highest number of franchise transfers in 2022, and how many transfers were there? comparative

According to the Cicis franchise agreement, what is the condition for the Managing Owner to supervise other Cicis Restaurants? conditional

According to the Cicis franchise agreement, what is the condition for the Operator to supervise other Cicis Restaurants? conditional

According to the Cicis franchise agreement, what is the dependency between the Managing Owner/Operator training and the restaurant Opening Date? conditional

According to the Cicis franchise agreement, what happens if there are inconsistencies between the additional terms or modifications and the terms in the main body of the agreement? conditional

According to the Cicis franchise agreement, under what circumstances should the 'Sign here if you are taking the franchise as an INDIVIDUAL(S)' section be used? conditional

According to the Maryland Rider, can a Cicis franchisee bring an action in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? conditional

According to the Maryland Rider, under what circumstances will Maryland law apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law for a Cicis franchise? conditional

For additional Cicis locations beyond the first, might the franchisee have to reimburse expenses for on-site opening assistance? conditional

How are Advertising National and Royalty Expenses shown in the tables for Cicis, and why? conditional

What is the applicable cure period, if any, for defaults under any other agreement between a Cicis franchisee and the franchisor? conditional

Can Cicis authorize other items to be excluded from Net Sales, and can they revoke this permission? conditional

What is the condition that allows a Cicis franchisee to have a one-time right to permanently close the Restaurant under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What is the consequence if a Cicis franchisee ceases to be in good standing regarding the Royalty Fee reductions under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What is the consequence if the Cicis franchisee does not meet the Reopening Deadline specified in Attachment A of the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What is the consequence if a newly designated Managing Owner or Operator for a Cicis franchise fails to complete the initial training program before the scheduled Opening Date? conditional

What is the consequence if the transferee of a Cicis franchise fails to execute a Guaranty? conditional

What is the consequence if the transferor of a Cicis franchise fails to sign a general release? conditional

What is the consequence if the transferor of a Cicis franchise fails to sign a non-competition covenant? conditional

What is the consequence if the transferor of a Cicis franchise has violated any agreement with Cicis? conditional

What is the consequence of not remaining in good standing for a Cicis franchisee under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What are the consequences of a misrepresentation or violation of Anti-Terrorism Laws by a Cicis franchisee? conditional

What is the definition of 'Net Sales' for the purpose of calculating the Fund Contribution and Local Marketing Spend for Cicis franchisees? conditional

What is the dependency between the Cicis franchise agreement and the lease agreement? conditional

What is the dependency for the modified Royalty Fees under the Cicis Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What is the dependency between participation in the Cicis Veterans Incentive Program and the waiver of the initial franchise fee? conditional

What is the dependency for receiving the modified Royalty Fees for a Cicis franchise under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What is the dependency for receiving the reduced Initial Franchise Fee for a Cicis franchise under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

How does Cicis determine if a proposed location meets the then-current System Standards? conditional

What determines whether a Cicis Restaurant will be developed as a Cicis Buffet Restaurant or a Cicis To Go Restaurant? conditional

Does the Development Incentive Program Addendum apply to Franchise Agreements executed before the Effective Date of the Addendum for Cicis? conditional

What is the effect of the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act on the governing law of the Cicis Franchise Agreement, according to the Illinois Rider? conditional

What is the effect of a franchisee signing an acknowledgment in connection with the commencement of the Cicis franchise relationship in Indiana? conditional

What is the effect of a franchisee signing a questionnaire in connection with the commencement of the Cicis franchise relationship in Virginia? conditional

What is the effect of a franchisee signing a statement in connection with the commencement of the Cicis franchise relationship in Maryland? conditional

What is the effect of not being in 'Good Standing' on a Cicis franchisee's ability to terminate the agreement without cause? conditional

In the event of a law restricting Royalty Fees based on alcohol sales, what obligation does the Cicis franchisee have regarding documentation? conditional

What factors determine the cost of Cicis On-Site Opening Assistance? conditional

Does the Cicis FDD Item 17 table summarize provisions from documents other than the Franchise Agreement? conditional

How does federal bankruptcy law potentially affect the termination provisions in the Cicis Area Development Agreement? conditional

How does federal bankruptcy law potentially affect the termination provisions in the Cicis Franchise Agreement, according to the Maryland Rider? conditional

Are Cicis franchisees required to enter into a written agreement with a third-party provider for technology services? conditional

Will a Cicis franchisee's rights to use the Marks during the current term of their Franchise Agreement be affected by the termination or expiration of Cicis' license? conditional

What happens to Cicis' ability to grant additional licenses of the Marks after expiration or termination of their license? conditional

What happens in the event of a conflict between the Cicis Addendum and the New Franchise Agreement? conditional

What happens if Cicis determines that a developer no longer qualifies for the Veteran's Incentive Program? conditional

What happens if Cicis determines that a Restaurant is not supervised by a properly trained and qualified Managing Owner and/or Operator? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee ceases to be in good standing after receiving a reduction in the Initial Franchise Fee? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee ceases to be in good standing regarding the Initial Franchise Fee under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee fails to comply with the requirements and specifications established for each Marketing Program? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee fails to remain in compliance with the Area Development Agreement? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee fails to sign the Franchise Agreement within 15 days of receiving the execution copy? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee is no longer approved for the Veterans Incentive Program or ceases to be in good standing? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee serves alcohol and the applicable law restricts Royalty Fees based on alcohol sales? conditional

What happens if a Cicis franchisee violates the confidentiality agreement? conditional

What happens if the information provided in the Cicis Underperforming Incentive Program application is not true and correct? conditional

What happens if the Managing Owner or Operator of a Cicis franchise fails to satisfactorily complete the initial training program? conditional

What happens if payments to Cicis are delinquent or understated? conditional

What happens if a person obligated under the Cicis agreement is not in compliance with their obligations? conditional

What happens if the proposed transferee of a Cicis franchise is a business entity? conditional

What happens if Cicis revokes the fee reductions under the Development Incentive Program? conditional

What happens if the Supporting Information provided to Cicis for the Veterans Incentive Program changes? conditional

What happens if there are conflicting provisions between this rider and the Area Development Agreement for Cicis? conditional

What happens to the reduced Initial Franchise Fee for a Cicis franchise if the franchisee ceases to be approved for the program or is no longer in good standing? conditional

What happens to the Royalty Fee calculation for a Cicis franchise if the franchisee is not in good standing? conditional

What happens to the Cicis Royalty Fee if the franchisor determines the franchisee is not in compliance with the Franchise Agreement? conditional

What happens to the Royalty Fee reductions for a Cicis franchise if the franchisee ceases to be in good standing prior to the 2nd anniversary of the Effective Date under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

If I buy a Cicis franchise, does Cicis reserve the right to disclose my contact information to other buyers if I leave the Cicis franchise system? conditional

If a developer fails to meet the Development Schedule, does this affect their 'Good Standing' in the Cicis Development Incentive Program? conditional

If the developer is no longer approved to participate in the Program, are they prohibited from developing Cicis restaurants? conditional

If Cicis elects to purchase the franchise interest after death or disability, does the franchisee still have to pay franchise fees? conditional

If I enter into a new 5-unit Area Development Agreement with Cicis and remain in good standing, how does the development fee calculation differ from a typical agreement? conditional

If I enter into a new 5 unit Area Development Agreement and remain in good standing, how does the Cicis development fee calculation change under the current incentive programs? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee is domiciled in Illinois, what document is signed? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee fails to be in good standing, what happens to their Royalty Fee reduction? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee loses good standing before the first anniversary of the Opening Date, what happens to the Royalty Fee calculation? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee is subject to franchise registration or disclosure laws, can they disclaim reliance on statements made by a franchise seller acting on behalf of the franchisor? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee is subject to franchise registration or disclosure laws, can they disclaim reliance on statements made by other persons acting on behalf of the franchisor? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee is subject to franchise registration or disclosure laws, what effect does that have on the 'No Waiver' provision? conditional

If a Cicis franchisee is subject to franchise registration or disclosure laws, can they waive claims of fraud in the inducement? conditional

If Cicis implements a dispute resolution program, are franchisees required to comply with it? conditional

If a law restricts Cicis' ability to collect Royalty Fees based on alcohol sales, what right does Cicis reserve? conditional

If Cicis notifies a franchisee of obligation failures, does correcting the failures prevent termination? conditional

If Cicis permits beer and/or wine sales, what specific licenses must the franchisee obtain? conditional

If a prospective Cicis franchisee selects 'Yes' indicating they received earnings information, what are they required to do according to the franchise agreement? conditional

If any of the Releasing Parties is a resident of Maryland, does the Cicis general release apply to liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? conditional

If the Cicis Restaurant is located in Maryland, does the general release apply to liabilities under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? conditional

If Cicis' right to use the trademark in the form shown on the cover page is challenged, what may a franchisee have to do? conditional

If there is a conflict between the Area Development Agreement and the Rider, which document prevails for Cicis franchises in Maryland? conditional

If the waiver of the Initial Franchise Fee is revoked, what must a Cicis franchisee do? conditional

What is the impact of an affiliate's default on a Cicis franchisee's 'Good Standing' under the Underperforming Incentive Program? conditional

What is the impact of failing to remain in Good Standing on the modified royalty fees for a Cicis franchise? conditional

What is the impact of the Cicis Reopen Incentive Program Addendum on the original Franchise Agreement? conditional

How can the License Agreement between Yes Caps and Cicis be terminated? conditional

Does the Maryland Rider supersede any inconsistent provisions of the Cicis Franchise Agreement? conditional

What is the maximum interest rate Cicis can charge on past due amounts if limited by applicable law? conditional

Does Cicis need to notify the franchisee of obligation failures before terminating the Development Agreement? conditional

What are the possible consequences if the Managing Owner or Operator of a Cicis franchise does not meet the qualifications set forth in the manuals? conditional

Regarding the Cicis Area Development Agreement and Franchise Agreement, will Cicis enforce the termination provision upon franchisee bankruptcy in Maryland, considering federal bankruptcy law? conditional

What is the relationship between the Cicis franchisee and their affiliates regarding 'Good Standing' under the Reopen Incentive Program Addendum? conditional

For which Cicis restaurants might I be required to pay for On-Site Opening Assistance? conditional

Can Cicis revoke the reduction of the Initial Franchise Fee? conditional

Can Cicis revoke the waivers of the Development Fee and Initial Franchise Fee at any time? conditional

Does the Rider to the ON SMILE LLC Area Development Agreement for Cicis franchises supersede any conflicting provisions of the Area Development Agreement? conditional

Can Smile LLC revoke the reduced Initial Franchise Fee for a Cicis franchise at any time? conditional

Can someone other than the Managing Owner oversee the Cicis Restaurant's operations? conditional

Can Cicis terminate the Franchise Agreement if a newly designated Managing Owner or Operator fails to complete the initial training program? conditional

Is there a geographic limit to the non-compete clause if the Cicis agreement is executed pursuant to a development agreement? conditional

Are there modifications to the Royalty Fees for franchisees reopening a Cicis restaurant? conditional

What triggers the Insurance Fee for a Cicis franchise? conditional

What triggers the Post-Termination / Post-Expiration De-identification Costs for a Cicis franchise? conditional

Under the Cicis Area Development Agreement, can a franchisee bring an action in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law? conditional

Under what circumstances do the additional disclosures for the Franchise Disclosure Document of ON SMILE LLC, as they pertain to Cicis franchises, apply to a franchisee? conditional

Under what circumstances might Cicis assess a data collection fee for missing information or reports? conditional

Under what circumstances does Cicis charge an initial franchise fee of $15,000? conditional

Under what circumstances does Cicis charge a Management Fee? conditional

Under what circumstances will a Cicis developer be required to pay the Development Fee and Initial Franchise Fees after they were initially waived? conditional

Under what circumstances was franchisee data annualized for Cicis Buffet Restaurants in the Data Set? conditional

Under what circumstances will a Cicis franchisee be required to reimburse Cicis for audit costs? conditional

Under what circumstances is the Illinois Rider to the Cicis Franchise Agreement signed? conditional

Under what circumstances can Cicis modify or terminate territorial rights instead of terminating the Franchise Agreement? conditional

Under what circumstances should the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement NOT be signed for a Cicis franchise? conditional

Under what circumstances does Cicis not require reimbursement for On-Site Opening Assistance? conditional

Under what circumstances can Cicis revoke the waiver of the Initial Franchise Fee for a franchisee participating in the Veterans Incentive Program? conditional

Under what circumstances is the Rider to the Area Development Agreement for Cicis used in Illinois? conditional

Under what circumstances is the Rider to the Franchise Agreement signed for a Cicis franchise? conditional

Under what circumstances is this rider being signed for a Cicis Area Development Agreement? conditional

Under what circumstances is the Rider to the ON SMILE LLC Area Development Agreement used for Cicis franchises? conditional

Under what circumstances may Cicis supplement or replace in-person training with online training modules? conditional

Under what condition is the carrying value of a long-lived asset considered impaired by Cicis? conditional

Under what condition is a Cicis franchisee required to pay a fee for a second on-site inspection of a proposed location? conditional

Under what condition is a Cicis franchisee responsible for the attorneys' fees related to lease amendments? conditional

Under what condition are Cicis franchisees required to carry liquor liability/dram shop insurance, and what are the required coverage amounts per occurrence and in aggregate? conditional

Under what condition does the general release provided in the Cicis amendment not apply? conditional

Under what condition will Cicis increase the Royalty Fee, and by how much will Cicis increase the Royalty Fee? conditional

Under what condition is the Cicis Non-Compliance Fee payable? conditional