According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no specific information provided regarding the closure of company-owned Cicis Buffet Restaurants in North Carolina during 2023. However, Table 4A provides the status of company-owned Cicis Buffet Restaurants for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024. This table does not break down the data by state. Therefore, it is impossible to determine the number of closures in North Carolina from the provided information.

To gain clarity on this matter, a prospective franchisee should directly inquire with Cicis about the specific number of company-owned restaurant closures in North Carolina during 2023. Understanding the performance and stability of company-owned locations in specific regions can offer valuable insights into the overall health and potential of the franchise system.

While the FDD includes information on projected new company-owned outlets in the next fiscal year for various states, including North Carolina, it does not detail past closures at the state level. This lack of granularity makes it difficult to assess the risks and opportunities associated with operating a Cicis franchise in a particular state. Therefore, direct communication with the franchisor is essential to obtain this crucial information.