What on-site inspection fees might I incur when opening a Cicis restaurant?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
the terms will vary widely. This range includes (i) fee for second or subsequent on-site inspection of proposed site for your Cicis Restaurant, which will be in the range of $200 to $1,500; (ii) fee for the on-site construction inspection fee, which will be in range of $200 to $1,500; (iii) reimbursement to us of an estimated amount of $1,500 to $3,025 in cost that we may incur to conduct an on-site inspection of your Cicis Restaurant location before we approve it, (iv) reimbursement to us of an estimated amount of 1,500 to $3,025 in cost should we conduct an onsite inspection of the construction of your Cicis Restaurant, (iii) reimbursement to us of an estimated amount of 1,500 to $3,025 in cost that we may incur if we provide on-site training assistance for your third and subsequent res
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, as a prospective franchisee, you may incur several on-site inspection fees. The FDD states that the initial investment range includes a fee for a second or subsequent on-site inspection of the proposed site, ranging from $200 to $1,500. Additionally, there is an on-site construction inspection fee, also ranging from $200 to $1,500.
Furthermore, you may need to reimburse Cicis for the costs they incur to conduct an on-site inspection of your restaurant location before they approve it. This reimbursement is estimated to be between $1,500 and $3,025. A similar reimbursement, estimated at $1,500 to $3,025, is required should Cicis conduct an on-site inspection of the construction of your restaurant.
These fees are part of the initial investment required to open a Cicis restaurant and should be factored into your financial planning. It is important to note that these are estimates, and the actual costs may vary. Understanding these potential inspection fees is crucial for accurately assessing the financial commitment involved in opening a Cicis franchise.