Cicis Franchise
Cicis is an iconic, modernized restaurant concept that pushes the limits of the regular family dining experience. We can take your portfolio to the next level. Explore our restaurant franchise opportunities today!
$250,000
$30,000
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About Cicis
Founded in 1983, Texas-based Cicis invented the pizza buffet concept, offering guests unlimited pizza, pasta and salad for dine-in. Traditional crust pizzas, flatbreads, cheesy bread, desserts and wings are also available for dine-in, pick-up and delivery. With over 300 restaurants in 20-plus states, Cicis has been ranked by CNN Money as the No. 1 “Casual Dining Pizza Chain (for your money) in America,” named by Technomic as the No. 2 “Most Kid-Friendly Chain as voted by Millennial Moms” and recognized by Nation’s Restaurant News among its Top 200 Restaurant Chains.
1987
Coppell,TX
Jeff Hetsel
Why Choose Cicis?
- BEST VALUE: Cicis is more than just a pizza franchise. We offer an unlimited pizza buffet line that also features a wide variety of pasta, salads, soups and delectable desserts at an attractive, affordable price.
- NEW IMAGE: Cicis of the future is here! Our new restaurant design and robust digital marketing strategy have boosted our brand recognition.
- AVERAGE UNIT VOLUME: More than $1 million system average unit volume (2018 FDD)
- ADVERTISING: Cicis franchisees have the support of our national marketing team and the flexibility to run their own local market campaigns.
- COST-EFFECTIVE BUILD OUTS AND RENOVATIONS: With a $300,000 reduction in buildout costs, the total investment in the new Cicis Buffet Restaurant prototype is just under $700,000.
- DISTRIBUTION: JMC Restaurant Distribution center – National distribution company in place to provide the best market value on all goods and equipment to open and operate your restaurant.
- MENU: Expanded menu constantly offering new food innovation.
$30,000
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Training & Support
Cicis offers a comprehensive training program at our Support Center in Coppell, Texas. The course includes both classroom and in-store training at one of our corporate restaurants. Typically, the training program is 5 weeks for an experienced operator but may require additional training in a restaurant in your market.
- REAL ESTATE: Franchisees work with a local real estate broker to identify the best site for their new restaurant. We typically look for a 3,200 – 4,000 + square foot highly visible retail restaurant space, located in trade areas offering a strong combination of residential and daytime populations, retail presence and complementary quick-serve restaurants. A space with the option for a drive thru window is also recommended.
- CONSTRUCTION: Our construction department assists in managing the buildout process from start to finish. We will assist franchisees in selecting approved general contractors and architects that ensure that each Cicis restaurant is built to brand standards.
- OPERATIONS: Cicis provides dedicated ongoing support. As a franchisee, you’re assigned a Franchise Business Consultant who is readily available to tend to your needs through ongoing operational and business counseling.
- MARKETING: We support franchisees in developing year-round marketing and media plans for new products and key sales initiatives. From product innovation testing to digital support and in-house creative, franchisees' needs are kept a priority. A dedicated Field Marketing Specialist is available to provide counseling when needed.
History
In 1985, Joe Croce and Mike Cole opened one ToGo pizza restaurant in Plano, Texas. A year later, they were inspired to create a family-oriented restaurant that serves hot, fresh pizza on an unlimited pizza buffet format. And thus, Cicis was born! The brand began franchising in 1987, and in 2021 was aquired by D&G investors, a restaurant investment, ownership and operations team. Today, it operates over 300 restaurants in 24 states.
$686,365 - $1,008,414
$500,000
$250,000
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is financially qualified, has business operations experience and is dedicated full time to the business.