How many Cicis outlets in Mississippi ceased operations for other reasons in 2022?
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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, one Cicis restaurant in Mississippi ceased operations for reasons other than terminations, non-renewals, or reacquisition by the franchisor during the 2022 fiscal year. At the start of 2022, there were three Cicis restaurants in Mississippi. After one closure for other reasons, the year concluded with two restaurants operating in the state.
This data point is important for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and potential challenges of operating a Cicis franchise in Mississippi. Understanding the reasons behind such closures, if available from Cicis, could further inform a franchisee's decision-making process. Factors contributing to these 'other reasons' could range from location-specific issues to broader economic conditions affecting the restaurant's viability.
It is worth noting that while one store closed for 'other reasons,' no Cicis restaurants in Mississippi closed due to terminations, non-renewal, or reacquisition by Cicis. This could suggest that the closure was circumstantial rather than a reflection of systemic issues with the franchise model itself. Prospective franchisees should investigate the specific circumstances of this closure to better assess the risks and opportunities associated with opening a Cicis franchise in Mississippi.