What is the average amount of Controllable Expenses for a Cicis restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The Results
Table 1 - 2024 Average Monthly Metrics for Restaurants in Data Set
| Financial Metrics | Average Amount | Average Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Based Net Sales (1) | $110,664 | 94.6% |
| Game Room Sales | $6,362 | 5.4% |
| (3) | $117,025 | 100.0% |
| Net Company Sales | ||
| COGS | $32,080 | 27.4% |
| Payroll Costs | $37,058 | 31.7% |
| Controllable Expenses | $13,775 | 11.8% |
| (5) | $5,396 | 4.9% |
| Advertising National | ||
| Non-Controllable Expenses | $9,735 | 8.3% |
| RESTAURANT EBITDA | $18,982 | 16.2% |
| BEFORE | ||
| (5) | $4,947 | 4.5% |
| Royalty Expenses | ||
| Technology and Support Fee | $37 | 0.0% |
| RESTAURANT EBITDA | $13,998 | 12.0% |
| AFTER | ||
| Royalty Adjustment (5) | $586 | 0.5% |
| Technology and Support Fee | $63 | 0.1% |
| Adjustment | ||
| Advertising National | $137 | 0.1% |
| Adjustment | ||
| ADJUSTED EBITDA (6) | $13,211 | 11.3% |
Table 2 - 2024 Average Annual Metrics for Restaurants in Data Set
| Financial Metrics | Average Amount | Average Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Based Net Sales (2) | $1,327,963 | 94.6% |
| Game Room Sales | $76,342 | 5.4% |
| (4) | $1,404,304 | 100.0% |
| Net Company Sales | ||
| COGS | $384,960 | 27.4% |
| Payroll Costs | $444,691 | 31.7% |
| Controllable Expenses | $165,305 | 11.8% |
| (5) | $64,751 | 4.9% |
| Advertising National | ||
| Non-Controllable Expenses | $116,818 | 8.3% |
| RESTAURANT EBITDA | $227,779 | 16.2% |
| BEFORE | ||
| Royalty Expenses (5) | $59,367 | 4.5% |
| Technology and Support Fee | $439 | 0.0% |
| RESTAURANT EBITDA | $167,972 | 12.0% |
| AFTER | ||
| Royalty Adjustment (5) | $7,031 | 0.5% |
| Technology and Support Fee | ||
| Adjustment | $761 | 0.1% |
| Advertising National | $1,648 | 0.1% |
| Adjustment | ||
| ADJUSTED EBITDA(6) | $158,533 | 11.3% |
Notes to the above Tables:
- (1) The highest monthly
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 53–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average annual Controllable Expenses for a Cicis restaurant is $165,305, which represents 11.8% of Net Company Sales. On a monthly basis, the average Controllable Expenses are $13,775, representing 11.8% of Net Company Sales.
Controllable Expenses, as defined in the FDD, include costs such as utilities, repairs and maintenance, smallwares, other store supplies, cleaning supplies, linen, uniforms, game room expenses, office supplies, trash removal, security, bank/credit card fees, sales tax adjustments, online delivery fees, and local marketing spend. These are expenses that a franchisee can directly influence through management practices and operational efficiencies.
Understanding and managing these controllable expenses is crucial for a Cicis franchisee's profitability. While some expenses like utilities and bank fees may have limited flexibility, others such as local marketing spend, cleaning supplies, and repairs can be optimized through careful planning and cost-conscious decisions. Prospective franchisees should carefully analyze these expenses and develop strategies to maintain them within reasonable limits to maximize their earnings potential.