How many Cicis restaurants were operating in Alabama at the start of 2022?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 11 Cicis restaurants operating in Alabama at the start of 2022. This number reflects the total of both Cicis Buffet Restaurants and Cicis To Go Restaurants.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the existing market presence of Cicis in Alabama at that time. It's important to note that the number of outlets in Alabama decreased during 2022, with one location ceasing operations for other reasons, resulting in 10 outlets by the end of the year. This could signal market challenges or specific issues with that particular location.
It is important to note that the number of Cicis restaurants in Alabama has decreased from 11 in 2022 to 9 in 2024. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons for these closures and evaluate the current market conditions in Alabama to assess the potential for success.