What is the maximum estimated total initial investment for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant franchise?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CICIS BUFFET RESTAURANT**
| Type of Expenditure (Note 1) | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 2) | $30,000 | Lump sum | On Execution | Us |
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 3) | $325,080 - $348,725 | As arranged | As invoiced | Landlord / Third-Party Suppliers |
| Equipment and Supplies | $80,000 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| for Game Room (Note 4) | $250,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Impact Fees | $0 - | As arranged | As assessed | Local Authorities |
| (Note 5) | $20,000 | |||
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures (Note 6) | $163,752 – $217,000 | Lump sum or as arranged | As invoiced | Our Affiliate / Third Party Suppliers |
| Signage and Graphics (Note 7) | $11,464 – $19,600 | Lump sum | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Insurance (Note 8) | $500 - $2,000 | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Business Licenses (Note | $1,000 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| 9) | $4,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Opening Inventory/ Supplies (Note 10) | $28,419 - $34,428 | Lump sum or as arranged | As invoiced | Our Affiliate / Third Party Suppliers |
| Promotional | $10,000 - | As arranged | As incurred | Third-Party |
| Expenses (Note 11) | $15,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Training Costs (Note 12) | $10,750 - $36,000 | As arranged | As needed | Third-Party Suppliers / Employees / Us |
| Deposits and other Pre Opening Costs (Note 13) | $9,000 - $17,000 | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party Suppliers |
| Additional Funds | $25,000 - | As arranged | As invoiced | Third-Party |
| (3 months) | $45,000 | Suppliers | ||
| Type of Expenditure (Note 1) | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TOTALS | $694 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FOR A CICIS BUFFET RESTAURANT (FDD pages 21–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated total initial investment for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant ranges from $694,965 to $1,038,753. This investment covers various expenses, including the initial franchise fee of $30,000, leasehold improvements ranging from $325,080 to $348,725, and equipment and supplies for a game room, which can cost between $80,000 and $250,000. Other significant costs include equipment, furniture, and fixtures, estimated at $163,752 to $217,000, and opening inventory/supplies, ranging from $28,419 to $34,428.
Additional expenses contributing to the total investment include signage and graphics ($11,464 - $19,600), insurance ($500 - $2,000), business licenses ($1,000 - $4,000), promotional expenses ($10,000 - $15,000), training costs ($10,750 - $36,000), deposits and other pre-opening costs ($9,000 - $17,000), and additional funds for the first three months of operation ($25,000 - $45,000). Impact fees, which are assessed by local authorities, can also add up to $20,000 to the initial investment.
Prospective franchisees should note that these figures are estimates, and actual costs may vary depending on factors such as location, market conditions, and negotiations with landlords and suppliers. The leasehold improvement costs assume that the franchisee will lease the premises, and purchasing land and constructing a building would significantly increase the initial investment. Some landlords may contribute to finish-out costs, which could reduce leasehold improvement expenses. Cicis does not offer direct or indirect financing for any part of the initial investment, and the availability and terms of financing will depend on the franchisee's creditworthiness and the lending policies of financial institutions.