What is included in the initial inventory costs for a Cicis restaurant, and to whom is it payable?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- This includes the cost of smallwares package (for Cicis Buffet Restaurants) and food, beverages, condiments, and supplies for approximately the first 7 to 10 days of operations. This range includes (i) $16,000 that is payable to our affiliate, JMC, for smallwares, and (ii) $9,031 to $15,040 that is payable to our affiliate, JMC, for initial inventory (See Item 5).
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- You must carry out a grand opening promotion for your Cicis Restaurant in compliance with our written specifications. You may be reimbursed for expenses you incurred and paid in executing the grand opening promotion (less salaries and benefits paid to your owners or employees), if any, up to the amount of the Renewal Fee you paid, if you sign and satisfy the conditions under the Underperforming Incentive Program Addendum, attached as Exhibit D-4 to this Disclosure Document
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 initial inventory costs for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant include the cost of smallwares package and food, beverages, condiments, and supplies for approximately the first 7 to 10 days of operations. The estimated cost for these items ranges from $28,419 to $34,428. This range includes $16,000 for smallwares and $9,031 to $15,040 for initial inventory, both payable to Cicis's affiliate, JMC.
For a Cicis To Go Restaurant, the opening inventory/supplies are estimated to cost between $21,025 and $27,034. These fees are payable to JMC and/or third-party suppliers.
Prospective franchisees should note that these figures are estimates and could vary. It is important to confirm these costs and payment terms during due diligence and discuss any potential variations with Cicis and JMC.