What is the highest estimated cost for equipment and supplies for the game room in a Cicis restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CICIS BUFFET RESTAURANT**
| Type of Expenditure (Note 1) | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 2) | $30,000 | Lump sum | On Execution | Us |
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 3) | $325,080 - $348,725 | As arranged | As invoiced | Landlord / Third-Party Suppliers |
| Equipment and Supplies | $80,000 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| for Game Room (Note 4) | $250,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Impact Fees | $0 - | As arranged | As assessed | Local Authorities |
| (Note 5) | $20,000 | |||
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures (Note 6) | $163,752 – $217,000 | Lump sum or as arranged | As invoiced | Our Affiliate / Third Party Suppliers |
| Signage and Graphics (Note 7) | $11,464 – $19,600 | Lump sum | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Insurance (Note 8) | $500 - $2,000 | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Business Licenses (Note | $1,000 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| 9) | $4,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Opening Inventory/ Supplies (Note 10) | $28,419 - $34,428 | Lump sum or as arranged | As invoiced | Our Affiliate / Third Party Suppliers |
| Promotional | $10,000 - | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Party |
| Expenses (Note 11) | $15,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Training Costs (Note 12) | $10,750 - $36,000 | As arranged | As needed | Third-Party Suppliers / Employ |
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, the estimated initial investment for equipment and supplies for the game room ranges from $80,000 to $250,000. This includes the cost of buying all the equipment and supplies for setting up a game room, including the software licenses for the video games.
Cicis emphasizes that while leasing the equipment and supplies for the game room might seem like a cost-effective alternative, they strongly recommend purchasing them outright. This recommendation suggests that Cicis believes owning the equipment is more beneficial in the long run, potentially due to factors like building equity, avoiding long-term lease obligations, or having more control over the equipment.
Regardless of whether a franchisee chooses to purchase or lease the game room equipment and supplies, Cicis requires that all revenue generated from the game room be included in the restaurant's Net Sales for the purpose of calculating the Royalty Fee. This means that franchisees will pay a percentage of their total revenue, including game room revenue, to Cicis as a royalty. This policy ensures that Cicis benefits from the game room's success, regardless of the franchisee's decision to buy or lease the equipment.