Does Cicis provide on-site opening assistance, and is there a fee for this assistance for the first location?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
For your Cicis Restaurant opening, we may provide you with on-site opening assistance. We will decide the number of trained representatives and the period for which we may provide assistance based on our assessment of your operational requirements. You do not have to pay any fee for opening assistance, although, for your second Location, as well as any other additional Locations you establish, you may have to reimburse us for any expenses our representatives incur, like the costs of travel, lodging, and meals.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 31–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cicis may provide on-site opening assistance for your first Cicis restaurant. The number of representatives and the duration of assistance are determined by Cicis based on their assessment of your operational needs.
For the initial opening, Cicis does not require you to pay a fee for this on-site assistance. However, for subsequent locations, you may be required to reimburse Cicis for expenses incurred by their representatives, such as travel, lodging, and meals.
This assistance can be a significant benefit for new franchisees, providing experienced support during the critical opening phase. However, franchisees should be aware that the extent of assistance is at Cicis' discretion and that they may incur costs for subsequent locations.