What factors determine the cost of Cicis On-Site Opening Assistance?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or our affiliates | | Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks | |----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | On- Site Opening Assistance | Estimated to be in the range of $800 to $3,025 (depending on the number of representatives we send to your Cicis Restaurant, the number of days during which we provide on-site opening assistance, and the location of your Cicis Restaurant) | When billed | We do not require you to reimburse us for the cost of providing on-site opening assistance for your and/or your affiliates' first or second Cicis Restaurant. However, for your and/or your affiliates' third or subsequent Cicis Restaurant, we may require you to pay or reimburse us for the expenses we incur to provid
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost for on-site opening assistance is estimated to range from $800 to $3,025. The primary factors influencing this cost are the number of representatives Cicis sends to the restaurant, the duration of the on-site assistance, and the restaurant's location.
For franchisees opening their first or second Cicis restaurant, the franchisor does not require reimbursement for on-site opening assistance. However, for franchisees opening their third or subsequent location, Cicis may require reimbursement for the expenses incurred to provide this assistance. This policy incentivizes growth within the franchise system while ensuring Cicis can cover its costs for supporting more experienced franchisees.
This fee is billed to the franchisee, and it's important to note that the estimate depends on variables that can fluctuate. Franchisees should discuss with Cicis the anticipated number of representatives and the expected duration of assistance to get a more precise estimate based on their specific location and circumstances. Understanding these factors will help franchisees budget appropriately for the opening of their Cicis restaurant.