What costs related to on-site training assistance for my third and subsequent Cicis restaurants 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, if you require on-site training assistance for your third and subsequent restaurants, you may have to reimburse Cicis for the costs they incur. This reimbursement is estimated to be between $1,500 and $3,025. This cost covers expenses Cicis incurs to provide the on-site training at your restaurant location.
This means that as a franchisee, you should budget for these potential training costs when planning to open multiple Cicis locations. The actual amount will depend on the specific circumstances and the extent of on-site assistance required. It's important to note that this is a reimbursement for Cicis's expenses, not a fixed training fee.
Prospective franchisees should clarify with Cicis what specific expenses are covered within this reimbursement range. Understanding the factors that influence the final cost will help in accurate financial planning and prevent unexpected expenses as you expand your Cicis franchise operations.