How many Cicis outlets were in operation in South Carolina at the start of 2024?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| SC | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| TX | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| VA | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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 was one Cicis outlet operating in South Carolina at the start of 2024. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of outlets by state, detailing the number of outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as changes such as openings, closures, and re acquisitions.
Specifically, for South Carolina in 2024, the table indicates that there was one outlet at the beginning of the year and one outlet at the end of the year. This suggests that no new Cicis restaurants opened or closed in South Carolina during 2024.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand Cicis's presence and stability in specific states. A consistent number of outlets might indicate a stable market, but further investigation into sales figures and market conditions would be necessary to draw definitive conclusions.