What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided in the Cicis training program?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
S: 300 | 23 | 277 | |
TRAINING PROGRAM
for Cicis To Go Restaurants
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On-The-Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Training and Execution | 5 | 66 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| Leadership and Motivation | 1 | 12 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| Reaching Labor Goals | 1 | 12 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| Open/Mid/Closing Checklists, | 1 | 30 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| Weekly/Monthly Cleaning Chart | |||
| Food Safety | 7 | 0 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| Restaurant Operations Training | 0 | 75 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| POS & Basic Business Skills | 1 | 8 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| Certification | 1 | 14 | Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, TX |
| TOTAL HOURS: 234 | 17 | 217 |
Our training program is subject to change without notice to reflect updates in the materials, methods and manuals and changes in personnel. The subjects taught and the time allocated for each subject may vary based on the experience of the people being trained. Any Operator you later designate must also satisfactorily complete the management training program.
The materials used in training include a Learning Management System, manuals, workbooks, Certification Forms, as well as other presentation materials, including eLearning courses and required reading handouts.
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, the initial training program for a Cicis Buffet Restaurant includes a total of 217 hours of on-the-job training. This training covers various subjects, with the most extensive on-the-job training dedicated to Restaurant Operations Training (75 hours) and Station Training and Execution (66 hours). Other areas include Leadership and Motivation (12 hours), Reaching Labor Goals (12 hours), Open/Mid/Closing Checklists and Weekly/Monthly Cleaning Chart (30 hours), POS & Basic Business Skills (8 hours), and Certification (14 hours). All of this training takes place in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area.
For a Cicis To Go Restaurant, the initial training program involves a total of 277 hours of on-the-job training. The most significant portions of this training are dedicated to Restaurant Operations Training (90 hours) and Open/Mid/Closing Checklists and Weekly/Monthly Cleaning Chart (40 hours). Additional on-the-job training is provided for POS & Basic Business Skills (18 hours) and Certification (8 hours). The training also covers Food Safety Certification (1 hour). All of this training takes place in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area.
Prospective franchisees should note that the specific content and duration of training may vary based on the individual's prior experience. Cicis also retains the right to modify the training program at any time. Franchisees are responsible for all expenses associated with training, including travel, lodging, meals, and wages for themselves and their personnel. Understanding the comprehensive nature of this initial training is crucial for preparing to operate a Cicis franchise effectively.