Where in the Cicis training materials can I find information on preparing sauces?
Cicis Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| CULTURE | 6 |
|---|---|
| HISTORY OF CICIS | 7 |
| VISION | 8 |
| MISSION | 9 |
| SERVICE | 13 |
| RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE | 14 |
| BRAND APPEARANCE STANDARDS | 15 |
| GUEST GREETER STANDARDS | 16 |
| COLLECTING TIPS | 17 |
| CICIS CREW SERVICE POLICY | 18 |
| PIZZA CHEERS | 19 |
| SPECIAL NEEDS | 20 |
| WOWs! | 20 |
| PERSONAL BUFFET | 21 |
| DINING ROOM SERVICE STANDARDS | 22 |
| TO-GO PROCEDURES | 22 |
| LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION | 25 |
| FOOD SAFETY & FOOD PREPARATION | 26 |
| FOOD SAFETY | 27 |
| HANDWASHING | 28 |
| TEAM MEMBER ILLNESS | 29 |
| FREEZERS | 30 |
| FOOD TEMPERATURE AND STORAGE | 31 |
| TILT (TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE) | 32 |
| PAN ROTATION | 33 |
| LABELING AND DATING FOOD FOR SAFETY | 33 |
| CLEANING & SANITIZING | 35 |
| RECEIVING AND CHECK-IN FOOD PRODUCTS | 36 |
| FOOD PRODUCTION PREP STATION | 40 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 31–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cicis Franchise Disclosure Document, the table of contents for the manual includes a section on "FOOD PRODUCTION PREP STATION" on page 40. While this section broadly covers food production preparation, it does not specifically mention sauces. The manual also includes sections on "FOOD SAFETY & FOOD PREPARATION", "FOOD SAFETY", "FOOD TEMPERATURE AND STORAGE", and "LABELING AND DATING FOOD FOR SAFETY", which may contain information related to sauce preparation, handling, and storage.
Given the lack of a specific reference to sauce preparation, it would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to inquire directly with Cicis about the specific content of the "FOOD PRODUCTION PREP STATION" section and whether it includes detailed instructions on sauce preparation. It would also be helpful to ask if there are other sections of the training materials, beyond what is listed in the table of contents, that cover this topic.
Understanding the precise procedures and standards for sauce preparation is crucial for maintaining food quality and consistency, which are essential to the Cicis brand. Therefore, clarifying the availability and depth of training on this subject is an important step in the due diligence process for any potential franchisee.