How many franchised Cicis Buffet Restaurants were in operation at the end of the Measurement Period?

According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 245 franchised Cicis Buffet Restaurants in operation at the end of the Measurement Period, which was defined as the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. However, the data set used for the financial performance representation in Item 19 excludes 5 of these restaurants. Three restaurants were excluded because they did not provide profit and loss information, and two restaurants were excluded because they are owned or controlled by Cicis's President, Jeff Hetsel. The financial performance data presented is therefore based on the remaining 240 franchised Cicis Buffet Restaurants.

For a prospective franchisee, this information is crucial for understanding the scope and limitations of the financial data presented. While there were 245 franchised locations, the financial performance data is based on a subset of 240, which may not be fully representative of the entire franchise system. The exclusion of restaurants due to missing data or ownership by the president could potentially skew the financial performance metrics.

It is important for potential franchisees to consider why certain restaurants were excluded from the data set and whether this exclusion could impact the reliability of the financial performance representation. Further investigation into the characteristics of the excluded restaurants and their potential performance could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the franchise opportunity. Prospective franchisees may want to ask Cicis for more information about the excluded locations.