What does the estimated cost for a Cicis To Go Restaurant include?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A CICIS TO GO RESTAURANT**
| Type of Expenditure (Note 1) | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note | $15,000 | Lump sum | On | Us |
| 2) | Execution | |||
| Leasehold Improvements | $76,600 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Landlord / |
| (Note 3) | $183,725 | Suppliers | ||
| Impact Fees (Note 5) | $0 - $5,000 | As arranged | As assessed | Local Authorities |
| Equipment Furniture and Fixtures (Note 6) | $87,586 - $114,473 | Lump sum or as arranged | As invoiced | JMC / Suppliers |
| Signage and Graphics | $5,000 - | Lump sum | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| (Note 7) | $10,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Insurance (Note 8) | $375 - $2,000 | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Business Licenses (Note 9) | $1,000 - $3,000 | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Opening Inventory/ | $21,025 - | Lump sum | As incurred | JMC / Suppliers |
| Supplies (Note 10) | $27,034 | |||
| Promotional | $10,000 - | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Party |
| Expenses (Note 11) | $15,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Training Costs (Note 12) | $7,500 - $29,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Party Suppliers / Employees /Us |
| Deposits and other Pre Opening Costs (Note 13) | $8,000 - $19,000 | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Additional Funds | $10,000 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| (3 months) (Note 14) | $15,000 | Suppliers | ||
| TOTALS |
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, the estimated initial investment for a Cicis To Go Restaurant encompasses various expenditures. These include the initial franchise fee of $15,000, leasehold improvements estimated between $76,600 and $183,725, and potential impact fees ranging from $0 to $5,000. The investment also covers equipment, furniture, and fixtures, which range from $87,586 to $114,473.
Further costs include signage and graphics, estimated between $5,000 and $10,000, insurance premiums ranging from $375 to $2,000, and business licenses costing between $1,000 and $3,000. Franchisees should also budget for opening inventory and supplies, which range from $21,025 to $27,034, and promotional expenses estimated between $10,000 and $15,000. Training costs can range from $7,500 to $29,000, while deposits and other pre-opening costs are estimated between $8,000 and $19,000.
Finally, the estimated initial investment includes additional funds for the first three months of operation, ranging from $10,000 to $15,000. The total estimated initial investment for a Cicis To Go Restaurant ranges from $242,086 to $438,232. It is important to note that $87,586 to $114,473 of the equipment, furniture, and fixtures costs will be paid to Cicis's affiliate, JMC. Also, $16,000 for smallwares and $9,031 to $15,040 for initial inventory is payable to JMC.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these estimated costs and consider their specific circumstances, as actual expenses may vary based on location, market conditions, and negotiated terms with landlords and suppliers. Understanding these costs is crucial for planning and securing adequate funding for a new Cicis To Go Restaurant.