What was the total number of Cicis outlets at the start of 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 start of 2024, there were 273 total Cicis Buffet Restaurants, and 6 Cicis To Go Restaurants. This brings the total number of Cicis restaurants to 279 at the start of 2024.
Specifically, the franchised Cicis Buffet Restaurants started 2024 with 255 locations. Company-owned Cicis Buffet Restaurants began 2024 with 18 locations. The franchised Cicis To Go Restaurants started 2024 with 6 locations, while the company-owned Cicis To Go Restaurants had 0 locations at the start of 2024.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to note the distinction between franchised and company-owned restaurants, as well as the different restaurant types (Buffet vs. To Go). This information can help in understanding the overall business strategy and potential opportunities within the Cicis franchise system. Reviewing the changes in outlet numbers over the years can also provide insights into the growth and stability of the franchise.