What was the total number of Cicis To Go Restaurants operating at the start of 2024?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the | Outlets at the | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of the Year | End of the Year | Change | ||
| Franchised Cicis To Go | 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Restaurants | ||||
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Company Owned Cicis | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| To Go Restaurants | ||||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 6 franchised Cicis To Go Restaurants operating at the start of 2024. The data is broken down by state, with 1 location in Oklahoma and 5 in Texas. No company-owned Cicis To Go Restaurants were operating at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a very small footprint for the Cicis To Go concept as of the beginning of 2024. The limited number of locations could mean that the concept is relatively new, still being tested, or has not yet gained widespread popularity or acceptance among franchisees and customers. It is important to note that the FDD covers the period up to the end of 2024, so more recent developments would not be reflected here.
Given the limited number of Cicis To Go locations, a potential franchisee should carefully evaluate the performance and market acceptance of these existing restaurants. This includes understanding the reasons behind the limited growth and assessing the potential for the concept in their target market. Speaking with existing Cicis To Go franchisees in Oklahoma and Texas could provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with this particular franchise model.