What costs related to on-site inspections of a proposed Cicis location might I have to reimburse?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the terms will vary widely. This range includes (i) fee for second or subsequent on-site inspection of proposed site for your Cicis Restaurant, which will be in the range of $200 to $1,500; (ii) fee for the on-site construction inspection fee, which will be in range of $200 to $1,500; (iii) reimbursement to us of an estimated amount of $1,500 to $3,025 in cost that we may incur to conduct an on-site inspection of your Cicis Restaurant location before we approve it, (iv) reimbursement to us of an estimated amount of 1,500 to $3,025 in cost should we conduct an onsite inspection of the construction of your Cicis Restaurant, (iii) reimbursement to us of an estimated amount of 1,500 to $3,025 in cost that we may incur if we provide on-site training assistance for your third and subsequent res
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FOR A CICIS BUFFET RESTAURANT (FDD pages 21–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a prospective franchisee, you may have to reimburse Cicis for certain costs associated with on-site inspections of your proposed restaurant location. These potential reimbursements cover expenses Cicis incurs to conduct these inspections.
You may have to pay a fee for the second or subsequent on-site inspection of a proposed site, which ranges from $200 to $1,500. Additionally, there is a fee for the on-site construction inspection, also ranging from $200 to $1,500. You might also need to reimburse Cicis for the costs they incur to conduct an on-site inspection of your restaurant location before they approve it, estimated to be between $1,500 and $3,025. A similar reimbursement, estimated between $1,500 and $3,025, may be required if Cicis conducts an on-site inspection of the construction of your Cicis restaurant.
These inspection-related costs are part of the initial investment you'll need to make when opening a Cicis franchise. It's important to factor these potential expenses into your budget and understand the circumstances under which these inspections and reimbursements would occur. Clarifying the specific triggers for these inspections and the potential for multiple inspections with the franchisor can help you better prepare for these costs.