What is the impact of a Cicis franchisee's failure to conduct a grand opening promotion on their eligibility for reimbursement?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If, in connection with your purchase and, if applicable, re-opening of the Restaurant, you conducted a grand opening promotion approved by us, we will reimburse you the expenses you incurred and paid in executing the grand opening promotion (less salaries and benefits paid to your owners or employees), up to the amount of the Renewal Fee you paid, if any, when you signed the Franchise Agreement. If you seek reimbursement under this paragraph, you must submit documentary proof of the paid expense within 30 days following the completion of your grand opening promotion. We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion, whether any submitted expense qualifies for reimbursement under this paragraph.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 65–263)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's decision to forgo a grand opening promotion has a direct impact on their eligibility for reimbursement of certain expenses. Specifically, if a Cicis franchisee does not conduct a grand opening promotion that has been approved by Cicis, they will not be eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred during a grand opening.
The FDD states that Cicis will reimburse expenses paid in executing the grand opening promotion, but this is conditional on the franchisee actually conducting a grand opening promotion approved by Cicis. The reimbursement covers expenses, excluding salaries and benefits paid to the franchisee or their employees, up to the amount of the Renewal Fee paid when signing the Franchise Agreement.
To receive reimbursement, the franchisee must submit documentary proof of the paid expenses within 30 days after completing the grand opening promotion. Cicis retains the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether any submitted expense qualifies for reimbursement. Therefore, conducting the grand opening promotion as approved is a prerequisite for any reimbursement consideration.