In 2022, what was the total number of Cicis outlets reacquired from franchisees?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| SC | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| TX | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| VA | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2022, Cicis reacquired a total of 7 outlets from franchisees. The reacquired outlets were located in South Carolina (1 outlet) and Texas (2 outlets). This contributed to a net increase of 7 company-owned Cicis Buffet Restaurants, bringing the total from 7 at the start of the year to 14 by the end of 2022.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the dynamics of the Cicis franchise system. The reacquisition of franchised outlets by Cicis could indicate strategic decisions by the company to consolidate or optimize its operations. It is important to note that while 7 restaurants were reacquired, no outlets were sold to franchisees during this period.
Prospective franchisees should consider the reasons behind these re acquisitions. Understanding whether these re acquisitions were due to franchisee underperformance, strategic market realignments, or other factors can help in evaluating the stability and growth potential of a Cicis franchise. It is also worth noting that the document includes data on both Cicis Buffet Restaurants and Cicis To Go Restaurants, so franchisees should pay attention to which type of outlet the data refers to.
Overall, the data on outlet re acquisitions provides valuable context for assessing the health and direction of the Cicis franchise system. It is recommended that potential franchisees discuss these figures with Cicis to gain a deeper understanding of the company's strategies and their potential impact on franchise operations.