What was the total number of Cicis outlets at the end of the year 2024?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ystem-wide Outlet Summary (Cicis Buffet Restaurants) As of December 31, 2022, December 31, 2023, December 31, 2024**
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the | Outlets at the | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start of the Year | End of the Year | Change | ||
| Franchised Cicis Buffet | 2022 | 278 | 259 | -19 |
| Restaurants | 2023 | 259 | 255 | -4 |
| 2024 | 255 | 245 | -10 | |
| Company Owned Cicis | 2022 | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Buffet Restaurants | 2023 | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| 2024 | 18 | 19 | +1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 285 | 273 | -12 |
| 2023 | 273 | 273 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 273 | 264 | -9 |
Table 1B
System-wide Outlet Summary (Cicis To Go Restaurants)
As of December 31, 2022, December 31, 2023, December 31, 2024
| 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 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 58–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cicis's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were a total of 264 Cicis Buffet Restaurants and 6 Cicis To Go Restaurants, for a combined total of 270 outlets. This number reflects a net decrease of 9 buffet restaurants and no change in To Go restaurants during the year 2024.
Specifically, the number of franchised Cicis Buffet Restaurants decreased from 255 at the start of 2024 to 245 by the end of the year, representing a net change of -10. Company-owned Cicis Buffet Restaurants increased slightly from 18 to 19 during the same period, a net change of +1. For Cicis To Go Restaurants, the number of franchised locations remained constant at 6 throughout 2024, while company-owned locations remained at 0.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates a slight contraction in the number of Cicis Buffet Restaurants, primarily affecting franchised locations. The stability in the number of Cicis To Go Restaurants suggests a different dynamic within that segment of the franchise. It is important to note that these figures represent the system-wide outlet summary and may not reflect the performance or growth potential of individual franchise locations.
Potential franchisees should investigate the reasons behind the net decrease in franchised Cicis Buffet Restaurants, such as closures, terminations, or non-renewals. Understanding these factors can provide valuable insights into the health and stability of the Cicis franchise system. Additionally, prospective franchisees may want to inquire about the strategic direction of Cicis regarding its Buffet and To Go restaurant models.