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How Much Does a Cicis Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Cicis franchise costs between $694,965 and $1,038,753 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $15,000.

$694,965

Minimum Investment

$1,038,753

Maximum Investment

$15,000

Franchise Fee

Cicis Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $15,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Cicis Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Cicis franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · On Execution $30,000

Real Estate $325,080 – $348,725

Leasehold Improvements As arranged · As invoiced $325,080 – $348,725

Equipment & Assets $283,635 – $521,028

Equipment and Supplies for Game Room As arranged · As invoiced $80,000 – $250,000

Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures Lump sum or as arranged · As invoiced $163,752 – $217,000

Opening Inventory/ Supplies Lump sum or as arranged · As invoiced $28,419 – $34,428

Signage and Graphics Lump sum · As invoiced $11,464 – $19,600

Training $10,750 – $36,000

Training Costs As arranged · As needed $10,750 – $36,000

Working Capital & Reserves $25,000 – $45,000

Additional Funds (3 months) As arranged · As invoiced $25,000 – $45,000

Other Costs $20,500 – $58,000

Impact Fees As arranged · As assessed $0 – $20,000

Deposits and other Pre- Opening Costs As arranged · As invoiced $9,000 – $17,000

Promotional Expenses As arranged $10,000 – $15,000

Business Licenses As arranged · As invoiced $1,000 – $4,000

Insurance As arranged · As invoiced $500 – $2,000

Total Estimated Investment $694,965 – $1,038,753

How Does Cicis Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Cicis's minimum investment of $694,965 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$694,965

Cicis Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,038,753

Cicis Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Cicis?

The total startup cost for a Cicis franchise ranges from $694,965 to $1,038,753, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $283,635 to $521,028.

How much is the Cicis franchise fee?

The Cicis franchise fee is $15,000, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Cicis a good investment?

Cicis requires a total franchise investment of $694,965 to $1,038,753 and scores Legal Risk: 63/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Cicis franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Cicis franchise owner make?

Cicis franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,362,750 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Cicis franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.