What is the cost of the initial smallwares package for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
f invoice by JMC.
- Smallwares: If you develop a Cicis Buffet Restaurant, the current initial package of smallwares costs $16,000 and is payable in two equal installments. The first installment is due and payable when you place the order and the second installment is payable before the opening of your Cicis
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees developing a Cicis Buffet Restaurant must purchase an initial smallwares package. This package currently costs $16,000. This fee is payable in two equal installments. The first installment is due when the order is placed, and the second installment is due before the restaurant opens.
Smallwares are essential for the daily operations of the restaurant, including items like cookware, utensils, and serving dishes. The fact that Cicis requires franchisees to purchase these items from JMC, an affiliated company, is a common practice in franchising. This ensures brand consistency and quality control across all locations.
The payment structure, with installments due at the time of order and before opening, helps franchisees manage their initial investment over a period. However, franchisees should factor this $16,000 expense into their startup budget and be prepared to meet the payment deadlines to avoid any delays in opening their Cicis Buffet Restaurant.