When are the installments due for the smallwares package for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Equipment, Inventory and Related Purchases: You must purchase from our affiliate, JMC, the following items that you will need to develop your Cicis Restaurant and to prepare it for opening:
- Initial Inventory: Your initial inventory of special recipe products (which include, among other things, cheese, sauces, dressings, dough ingredient packs, mixes, toppings, meats, flour, icing and specialty sugar) will range from $9,031 to $15,040 depending on the quantity of initial inventory you purchase.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are developing a Cicis Buffet Restaurant, the initial smallwares package currently costs $16,000. This amount is payable in two equal installments. The first installment is due when you place the order for the smallwares package. The second installment is due before the opening of your Cicis Buffet Restaurant.
This means a prospective Cicis franchisee needs to budget $16,000 for the smallwares package. Half of this amount ($8,000) must be paid when the order is placed, and the remaining half ($8,000) is due prior to the restaurant's opening. This payment schedule is fairly typical in the franchise industry, as it allows the franchisor to cover their costs of procuring the smallwares while ensuring they are paid in full before the franchisee begins operations.
It is important to note that these smallwares must be purchased from JMC, Cicis's affiliate. Franchisees should confirm the exact items included in the smallwares package and understand the payment terms clearly to avoid any delays in opening their Cicis Buffet Restaurant. Also, the FDD indicates that all fees are uniform for all franchisees and are not refundable under any circumstances.