How many Cicis outlets in Louisiana were reacquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of Franchised Outlets (Cicis Buffet Restaurants)**
For fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, December 31, 2023, December 31, 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina -tions | Non Renewal | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2022 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero Cicis outlets reacquired by the franchisor in Louisiana during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 details the status of franchised outlets, including reacquired locations.
The table shows that in Louisiana, Cicis started 2023 with 8 outlets. Throughout the year, there were no new outlets opened, no terminations, no non-renewals, no re acquisitions by Cicis, and no ceased operations. The year concluded with 8 outlets, indicating no change in the number of franchised locations due to re acquisitions.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Cicis franchise system in specific states. A re acquisition could signal various factors, such as underperformance or strategic realignment, so the absence of re acquisitions in Louisiana for 2023 could be viewed positively.