Where can I find information about calibrating a thermometer in the Cicis training materials?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| CULTURE | 6 |
|---|---|
| HISTORY OF CICIS | 7 |
| VISION | 8 |
| MISSION | 9 |
| SERVICE | 13 |
| RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE | 14 |
| BRAND APPEARANCE STANDARDS | 15 |
| GUEST GREETER STANDARDS | 16 |
| COLLECTING TIPS | 17 |
| CICIS CREW SERVICE POLICY | 18 |
| PIZZA CHEERS | 19 |
| SPECIAL NEEDS | 20 |
| WOWs! | 20 |
| PERSONAL BUFFET | 21 |
| DINING ROOM SERVICE STANDARDS | 22 |
| TO-GO PROCEDURES | 22 |
| LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION | 25 |
| FOOD SAFETY & FOOD PREPARATION | 26 |
| FOOD SAFETY | 27 |
| HANDWASHING | 28 |
| TEAM MEMBER ILLNESS | 29 |
| FREEZERS | 30 |
| FOOD TEMPERATURE AND STORAGE | 31 |
| TILT (TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE) | 32 |
| PAN ROTATION | 33 |
| LABELING AND DATING FOOD FOR SAFETY | 33 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 31–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, the table of contents for the operations manual lists "FOOD TEMPERATURE AND STORAGE" as a topic covered on page 31. Since proper food storage relies on accurate temperature readings, it is likely that the calibration of thermometers is discussed within this section of the manual.
The Cicis FDD states that the Managing Owner, initial Operator, General Manager, and Assistant General Manager must complete the initial training program. This training program is conducted throughout the year on an as-needed basis. The training program utilizes a Learning Management System, manuals, workbooks, certification forms, eLearning courses, and required reading handouts.
The Cicis manuals may be provided online only and are considered proprietary and confidential. Franchisees have the opportunity to review the manual before signing the Franchise Agreement, but they may not make any copies of the manuals. The current operations manual consists of 133 pages, and the franchisor has the right to revise the contents of the manuals at any time.