What is the estimated cost range for reimbursement to Cicis for an on-site inspection of the construction of a Cicis Restaurant?
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, franchisees may have to reimburse Cicis for costs associated with on-site inspections. Specifically, if Cicis conducts an on-site inspection of the construction of the restaurant, the franchisee must reimburse Cicis for an estimated amount ranging from $1,500 to $3,025.
This reimbursement covers the expenses Cicis incurs during the inspection process. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor this potential cost into their initial investment calculations. Understanding the conditions under which this inspection is conducted and the associated costs can help in better financial planning.
Franchisees should clarify with Cicis the specific circumstances that trigger this on-site construction inspection, what the inspection entails, and how the reimbursement amount is determined. This will help avoid unexpected expenses during the construction phase of the Cicis restaurant.