What is the estimated cost range for reimbursement to Cicis for on-site training assistance for a third and subsequent 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' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Cicis provides on-site training assistance for a franchisee's third and subsequent restaurant, the franchisee must reimburse Cicis for the costs incurred. This reimbursement is estimated to be between $1,500 and $3,025. This cost covers expenses Cicis may incur to provide the on-site training.
This means that as a Cicis franchisee expands and opens additional locations beyond the second restaurant, they should budget for these potential training reimbursement costs. The actual amount will depend on the specific training provided and the expenses Cicis incurs. It is important for franchisees to discuss the scope and cost of this training with Cicis in advance to manage expectations and budget accordingly.
Franchisees should note that this reimbursement is in addition to any initial training fees paid for the first restaurant, as outlined elsewhere in the FDD. This cost specifically applies to the additional support provided for subsequent locations. Understanding these costs is crucial for planning the financial viability of multi-unit franchise ownership with Cicis.