How much is the Cicis Technology and Support Fee per month?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Net Sales for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant; 6% of Net Sales for a Cicis To Go Restaurant (subject to reduction for participation in current incentive programs). | The day of the week we specify (currently, Thursday) | See Notes 2, 3, 4, and 5 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $250 per failure to comply with the Franchise Agreement, plus, your royalty fee will increase by one (1) percentage point until you have cured all deficiencies | On demand, the day after non- compliance occurs | Payable only if you are in default of your obligations under the Franchise Agreement. |
| Technology and Support Fee | $100 per month | When billed (currently, first day of the month) | The Technology and Support Fee is in addition to all direct out-of-pocket costs you must otherwise incur under the terms of the Franchise Agreement or the Manual to acquire and maintain the required computer system and technology. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to pay a Technology and Support Fee of $100 per month. This fee is due when billed, which is currently the first day of each month.
The FDD specifies that this Technology and Support Fee is in addition to any direct out-of-pocket costs that franchisees must incur to acquire and maintain the required computer system and technology as outlined in the Franchise Agreement or the Manual. This means that franchisees should anticipate additional expenses beyond the $100 monthly fee to keep their technology up to date.
Franchisees should budget not only for the monthly fee but also for potential upgrades, maintenance, and other technology-related costs to ensure compliance with Cicis's standards. It is important to understand what specific technology is covered by this fee and what additional technology expenses the franchisee will be responsible for.