CiCi's Pizza
5601 Executive Dr., # 400
Irving, TX 75038
USA
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(469) 586-0700
- (469) 675-6405 (Fax)
Declared America's Favorite Pizza Chain*, CiCi's Pizza is the nation's largest pizza buffet concept with almost 500 restaurants in 33 states. The leading brand is now baking fresh franchise opportunities in the Southeast and across the country. With no significant direct competitors in the pizza buffet segment, now is the time to invest in CiCi's Pizza. Franchisees benefit from 29 years of brand heritage, a 2-to-1 sales-to-investment ratio and four distinct revenue streams: the custom buffet, catering, to-go orders and a game room. Learn more about CiCi's Pizza financing and incentive programs at cicispizza.com/franchising. (*CiCi's Pizza ranked No. 1 in 2012 Market Force consumer study.)
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1988
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
395 |
90.8% |
| Company-Owned Units |
40 |
9.2% |
| Total Operating Units |
435 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
435 |
100.0% |
In 34 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 1 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
435 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
154 |
| Florida |
39 |
| North Carolina |
25 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
40 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$750K |
| Cash Investment |
$250K |
| Total Investment |
$498.7-828.1K |
| Average Total Investment |
$663K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$30K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
4-6% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
5% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
8 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
15 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
3,000-3,600
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
1 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
1-10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
15 |
| USA |
Yes, Alabama, Florida, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia |
| Canada |
Yes |
| Overseas |
No |
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