When did On Smile LLC begin offering franchises for Cicis Restaurants?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are a limited liability company, formed in Delaware on February 16, 2021. Our principal business address is 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1645, Dallas, TX 75240. Our sole business is to offer, sell and service the franchises described in this Disclosure Document, and we do not offer franchises in any other line of business. We do not conduct business under any names except our legal name and "Cicis" or "Cicis Pizza." We have never operated any other businesses, including the type being franchised, or offered franchises in any other line of business. We began offering franchises for Cicis Restaurants as of May 28, 2021.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 6–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, On Smile LLC began offering franchises for Cicis Restaurants on May 28, 2021. On Smile LLC's sole business is to offer, sell, and service Cicis franchises. The company does not offer franchises in any other line of business and has never operated any other businesses, including the type being franchised. The document specifies that 'Cicis Restaurants' refers to both Cicis Buffet Restaurants and Cicis To Go Restaurants.
Prior to On Smile LLC, Cicis franchises were offered and sold by CiCi Enterprises, an indirect parent company, from September 2003 until April 2021. As of the issuance date of the 2025 Disclosure Document, CiCi Enterprises still acts as the franchisor under 133 existing Franchise Agreements. These agreements are gradually being transferred or renewed, leading franchisees to execute new agreements with On Smile LLC.
Prospective franchisees should note that while On Smile LLC is the current franchisor, CiCi Enterprises still maintains a significant number of existing franchise agreements. This transition period may have implications for support, brand standards, and communication as the franchise system evolves under new management. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to inquire about the transition process and how it might affect their operations.