What is the estimated cost range for reimbursement to Cicis for an on-site inspection of a Cicis Restaurant location before approval?
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 can expect to reimburse Cicis for costs incurred during an on-site inspection of the restaurant location before approval. This reimbursement is estimated to be between $1,500 and $3,025. This cost covers Cicis's expenses for conducting the inspection.
In addition to the pre-approval inspection, Cicis also requires franchisees to reimburse them for on-site construction inspections, which also range from $1,500 to $3,025. Furthermore, if on-site training assistance is needed for the third and subsequent restaurants, franchisees will have to reimburse Cicis an estimated amount between $1,500 and $3,025.
These costs should be factored into the initial investment and operational budget for a Cicis franchise. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these potential expenses and prepare accordingly. Franchisees should also inquire with Cicis about the specific circumstances that would trigger these on-site inspections and training assistance to better anticipate these costs.