About Mici Handcrafted Italian Franchise
Mici Handcrafted Italian is a fast casual restaurant franchise serving made to order Italian dishes including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and salads.
The brand emphasizes fresh ingredients, handcrafted recipes, and a family friendly dining experience.
Since beginning franchise operations in 2020 under parent company MHI Restaurant Group, Mici has been bringing its approachable take on Italian cuisine to new markets across the country.
Mici Handcrafted Italian Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$244K
Average Investment
$415K
Maximum Investment
$587K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of weekly Net Sales (Brand Fund Contribution, currently not charged); $1,500 per month per Mici Business (Local Advertising Payment, difference between spent and required) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $244,205 – $586,605 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $244K–$587K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Net Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of weekly Net Sales (Brand Fund Contribution, currently not charged); $1,500 per month per Mici Business (Local Advertising Payment, difference between spent and required)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee(1) | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Small wares | $11,000 | $14,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment(2) | $118,300 | $180,500 |
| Audio Video Equipment | $500 | $3,000 |
| Restaurant Decorations(3) | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Computer / POS System & KDS For Kitchen Display | $10,000 | $14,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (net of landlord tenant allowances)(4) | $10,000 | $185,000 |
| Signage(5) | $8,000 | $15,000 |
| Licenses(6) | $5,500 | $9,000 |
| Professional Fees(7) | $500 | $3,500 |
| Architecture Fees & Permits(8) | $2,500 | $19,000 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies | $800 | $1,500 |
| Opening Inventory | $6,000 | $12,500 |
| Training(9) | $3,000 | $17,000 |
| Security Deposits(10) | $0 | $8,000 |
| Grand Opening Program(11) | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Additional Funds –3 Months(12) | $10,105 | $44,105 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee + $2,000 non-refundable deposit |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | $25 per week (then-current fee) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit and inspection, any understated amounts, and any related accounting, legal, and travel expenses |
| Unauthorized Advertising Fee | $500 per occurrence |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Reimbursement of our costs, plus a 20% administration charge |
| Additional Training or Assistance Fees | $6,000 per additional person for initial training and $200 per attendee per day for additional training |
| Conference Fee | Then-current fee (currently estimated to be $1,275 per person) |
| Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee | Costs of inspection (estimated to be approximately $100 to $500) |
| Payment Service Fee | Up to 4% of total charge |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Management Fee | $400 per day, plus costs and expenses |
| Professional Fees and Expenses | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Relocation Fee | $10,000 |
| De-Identification | All amounts incurred by us related to de-identification |
| Liquidated Damages | Will vary under the circumstances (minimum $30,000) |
| Food Safety Audit | Cost of audit (estimated to be approximately $2,500) |
| Broker Fees | Our actual cost of the brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or similar charges |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 11.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 120.5 |
| Training Location | Denver, Colorado or another location we designate |
| Additional Training | We may charge you for training additional persons, newly hired personnel, refresher training courses, advanced training courses, and any other additional or special assistance or training you need or request. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive (for single unit), Exclusive for development (for Area Developers) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | typically a three-mile radius around your Restaurant |
| Description | The Territory is determined based on the geographic area and populations properties within that area and other relevant demographic characteristics and will typically be a three-mile radius around your Restaurant. For Non-Traditional Locations, no territorial protections are granted. For Area Development Agreements, the Development Territory is exclusive for development rights. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | You may add one successor term of ten years if you are in good standing and meet other requirements, including upgrading and remodeling your Restaurant, paying the renewal fee, and signing our then-current Franchise Agreement and ancillary documents, which may have materially different terms and conditions. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee + $2,000 non-refundable deposit |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor approval is required, based on the proposed transferee meeting qualifications, being in good standing, completing training, and the landlord consenting to the lease assignment. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate immediately for reasons including failure to complete initial training, failure to obtain site approval, failure to secure a lease, failure to open the business, insolvency, abandonment, regulatory license suspension/revocation, conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude, acts adversely affecting reputation, health/safety hazards, material misrepresentation, failure to pay amounts owed, understatement of Net Sales, unauthorized transfer, unauthorized use of Intellectual Property, or breach of brand protection covenants. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term: ongoing. After term: two years. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, you and owners may not participate in a competitive business (except for <5% interest in publicly traded company), divert business, or induce customers to transfer business. After termination or expiration, owners may not have an interest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control, or participate in any competitive business within a 20-mile radius of any Mici business for two years. If a court deems the 20-mile radius too broad, it will be reduced to 10 miles. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You or your Operating Principal must be actively involved in the operation of the Mici Business on a full-time basis and provide on-site management and supervision, unless we authorize delegation to a Designated Manager. |
| Required Suppliers | You must use our designated vendor for furniture, fixtures and equipment. You must purchase proprietary food products from us or licensed third parties. All non-proprietary ingredients, beverage products, cooking materials, containers, cartons, bags, menus, napkins, other paper and plastic products, utensils, uniforms, and other supplies and materials must conform to our specifications and quality standards. You must purchase certain trademarked products from approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Approximately 75% of purchases required to open your Mici Business and 90% of purchases required to operate your Mici Business will be from us or from other approved suppliers or under our specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither we nor our affiliates derived revenue from franchisees’ required purchases or leases during our last fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. We may receive rebates or volume discounts from our purchase of equipment and supplies that we resell to you. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation. |
Mici Handcrafted Italian Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.3M
Median Revenue
$1.2M
Revenue Range
$1.1M – $1.5M
Sample Size
5 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Mici Handcrafted Italian Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMici Handcrafted Italian has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Mici Handcrafted Italian System Growth
Total Units
7
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
7
Mici Handcrafted Italian currently operates 0 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-111,860
Total Assets
$285K
Audited by KEZOS & DUNLAVY for year ending December 31.
Mici Handcrafted Italian Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mici Handcrafted Italian franchise ranges from $244,205 to $586,605, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mici Handcrafted Italian charges a royalty fee of 6% of Net Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of weekly Net Sales (Brand Fund Contribution, currently not charged); $1,500 per month per Mici Business (Local Advertising Payment, difference between spent and required) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mici Handcrafted Italian Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Mici Handcrafted Italian to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Mici Handcrafted Italian franchise owners report average revenue of $1.3M and median revenue of $1.2M. This is based on a sample of 5 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Mici Handcrafted Italian has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $244,205-$586,605, a 6% of Net Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $244,205 to $586,605 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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