What is the range for the initial inventory cost for a Cicis franchise, and what does this inventory include?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Equipment, Inventory and Related Purchases: You must purchase from our affiliate, JMC, the following items that you will need to develop your Cicis Restaurant and to prepare it for opening:
- Initial Inventory: Your initial inventory of special recipe products (which include, among other things, cheese, sauces, dressings, dough ingredient packs, mixes, toppings, meats, flour, icing and specialty sugar) will range from $9,031 to $15,040 depending on the quantity of initial inventory you purchase. The foregoing amount is payable in lump sum upon the issuance
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 11–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial inventory cost for a new restaurant ranges from $9,031 to $15,040. This inventory is purchased from JMC, a Cicis affiliate, and includes special recipe products.
The initial inventory encompasses essential ingredients for Cicis's menu items. Specifically, it includes cheese, sauces, dressings, dough ingredient packs, mixes, toppings, meats, flour, icing, and specialty sugar. The exact cost within the stated range depends on the quantity of initial inventory the franchisee chooses to purchase.
This cost is payable in a lump sum upon the franchisee receiving an invoice from JMC. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider their anticipated sales volume and storage capacity when determining the appropriate quantity of initial inventory to purchase, as this will directly impact their upfront investment.