What is the deadline for a Cicis franchisee to submit documentary proof of paid grand opening expenses for reimbursement?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you seek reimbursement under this paragraph, you must submit documentary proof of the paid expense within 30 days following the completion of your grand opening promotion. We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion, whether any submitted expense qualifies for reimbursement under this paragraph.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee seeking reimbursement for grand opening expenses must submit documentary proof of paid expenses within 30 days following the completion of the grand opening promotion. These expenses, less salaries and benefits paid to the franchisee or their employees, can be reimbursed up to the amount of the Renewal Fee paid when signing the Franchise Agreement, provided the grand opening promotion was approved by Cicis.
Cicis retains the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether any submitted expense qualifies for reimbursement. This means that even if a franchisee meets the 30-day deadline, Cicis ultimately decides which expenses are eligible for reimbursement.
This requirement ensures that franchisees promptly submit their expense documentation, while also giving Cicis control over which expenses it will reimburse. Franchisees should keep detailed records of all grand opening expenses and ensure they are submitted within the specified timeframe to maximize their chances of receiving reimbursement.