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Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
303.355.3838

CiCi's Pizza Invites Guests to See If They’re The Lucky Type with the New Peel and Win Promotion

$2,500 Shopping Spree, Gas for a Year, Nintendo Wii Systems and 750,000 Food Prizes will be Awarded


6/16/2008 (Coppell, Texas) CiCi's Pizza wants to know if you "Wanna Play," as this year's peel and win promotion is uncovered June 15. Finders keepers is the name of the game for guests who purchase 32-ounces of luck found on their cup. With a one in two chance of winning, guests could win a back-to-school shopping spree valued at $2,500 , a year's supply of gasoline worth $1,800, five Nintendo Wii systems, as well as instant-win free buffets, soft drinks and free toppings on any to-go pizza. The peel and win contest will end August 15, however instant win food prizes will be honored through September 15. ...read more

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Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Mele Telitz/Wendy Aiello
303.204.4486 or 303.355.3838

CiCi's Pizza Shakerboarding Campaign Earns Webby Recognition

Brand Introduces Second Phase of Successful Non-Traditional Marketing Initiative


5/28/2008 (Coppell, Texas) CiCi's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza chains, was recently recognized as a top nominee for a Webby Award for their innovative Yo Roto campaign that introduced shakerboarding as a marriage between advertising and breakdancing. The campaign helped drive sales by targeting a growing demographic, Generation Y, for CiCi's Pizza. ...read more

CONTACT:
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Mele Telitz
303.204.4486

CiCi's Pizza Throws "Pi" Party for Students at Troup Middle School

Kitty Badger Wins "Kidd Kraddick Pizza Contest"


5/23/2008 (Coppell, Texas) One hundred CiCi's Pizza pies will be delivered to the Troup Middle School gymnasium, Thursday, May 29, for a pizza party that will feed the entire student body. Kitty Badger from Troup, Texas won the "Kidd Kraddick Pizza Contest" sponsored by CiCi's Pizza through a partnership with ABC Network Radio. Students were invited to share a video on YouTube that illustrated how their class helped make their community better. ...read more

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Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
303.355.3838/303.204.4486 cell

CiCi's Pizza and Half Price Books Debuts "Feed Your Brain" Campaign

Summer Program Rewards Kids for their Reading Efforts


5/22/2008 (Coppell, Texas) In support of the "No Child Left Behind Act," CiCi's Pizza is partnering with Half Price Books by launching a summer reading program that will encourage kids to read at least 15 minutes a day at least five days a week. Kids ages 10 and under, will earn reading rewards by keeping a reading log of their progress, supervised and approved by a parent. Efforts will be rewarded with a free children's buffet at CiCi's Pizza or a $3 coupon card valid at Half Price Books. The "Feed Your Brain" program will run from Sunday, June 1 through Saturday, August 30. Rewards are available nine weeks during the months of June and July and reading logs will be accepted through July 31. ...read more

CONTACT:
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Mele Telitz
303.204.4486 / 303.355.3838

CiCi's Pizza Ranked as a Top Choice for

CiCi's Colorado Locations Continue to Receive Top Accolades


5/19/2008 (Coppell, Texas) CiCi’s Pizza was recently recognized by the readers of Kids' Pages magazine as a top choice in the "Best Kids Meal" category. More than 200,000 cast their vote in the “Kids' Pages Best Places for Families 2008” competition, and CiCi's Pizza was honored to be one of the top three choices. ...read more

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Mele Telitz/Wendy Aiello
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.204.4486 or 303.355.3838

CiCi’s Pizza Speaks About Franchising Opportunities for Minorities

VP of Franchising Participates in Panel Discussion Hosted by Chicago Urban League


5/16/2008 (Coppell, Texas) CiCi's Pizza's VP of Franchising Jim Sheahan will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by the Chicago Urban League regarding franchising opportunities for minorities Friday, May 16 at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business. ...read more

CONTACT:
Mele Telitz/Wendy Aiello
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.204.4486 or 303.355.3838

CiCi’s Pizza Honors Top Performers at Annual Conference


4/21/2008 (Coppell, Texas) CiCi's Pizza recently celebrated the achievements of their team members by recognizing them for their outstanding performance at their annual conference. More than 400 CiCi’s franchisees, general managers and mangers gathered to enjoy the festivities with their families at the Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...read more

CONTACT:
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Mele Telitz/Wendy Aiello
303.204.4486 or 303.355.3838

CiCi’s Pizza Continues to Raise New Sales Heights

Refreshed National Advertising Creative Launched in Second Quarter


4/14/2008 (Coppell, Texas) Craig Moore, president of CiCi's Pizza, reported that the company experienced a 2.3% increase in sales over unprecedented numbers reported this time last year. In 2007, during the month of April, CiCi's sales rose to as high as 18 percent over 2006. This year's gain coincides with the launch of a new advertising campaign for radio and television developed by Deutsch Advertising. ...read more

CONTACT:
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.355.3838/303.204.4486

Guests Flip Over CiCi's Pizza New Buffet Item – Pepperoni Flip

Big, Cheesy and Flavorful Flip Debuts as Part of CiCi's Expanding Buffet Choices


3/21/2008 (Coppell, Texas) March 2008 (Coppell, Texas) – CiCi's Pizza, who recently announced an aggressive coast to coast expansion, is at it again – this time expanding their buffet choices for guests. Earlier this week, guests found the new Pepperoni Flip addition to the the buffet. The new flip is similar to a calzone. Packed with fresh pepperoni and a combination of spices, parmesan and Romano cheese, the flip adds a familiar yet zesty flavor to the buffet line up. ...read more

CONTACT:
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.355.3838

New Wings Spice Up Ordering Options for CiCi's Pizza Guests

CiCi's Honors Guests Growing Request for Wings with their Pizza


3/12/2008 (Coppell, Texas) March 2008 (Coppell, Texas) – CiCi's Pizza is spicing things up for their guests by rolling out three new zesty flavored buffalo-style wings available at To-Go and buffet restaurants. The superb quality and wing flavors are created from CiCi's signature sauces found on their buffalo chicken and bbq pizzas. The bone-in wings are not breaded and can be ordered with a hot, mild or bbq sauce. ...read more

CONTACT:
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.355.3838

CiCi’s Pizza Sales Feeding Weakened Economy with Notable Increase in January

Overall 2008 Outlook Favorable with Coast to Coast Expansion


2/17/2008 (Coppell, Texas) February 2008 (Coppell, Texas)…Despite recent reports suggesting that consumers are cutting back on spending at restaurants and bars for the first time in five months, CiCi's Pizza is reporting a 5.7 percent increase over sales disclosed in January 2007. The increased sales have been supported by two weeks of on-air national advertising where sales jumped to a 10 percent increase for the 600-restaurant chain. ...read more

CONTACT:
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.355.3838/303.204.4486 cell

CiCi's Pizza Continues Aggressive Expansion Plans Taking the Company Coast to Coast


1/8/2008 (Coppell, Texas) Coppell, Texas (January 07, 2007) — Craig Moore, president of CiCi’s Pizza, has announced that the company will expand coast to coast this year opening restaurants in two major markets, California and New York, as well as Delaware and New Jersey. For the second consecutive year, CiCi's Pizza will continue with their aggressive expansion plan growing the company to more than 700 locations and opening approximately 185 restaurants by single-unit and multi-unit franchisee operators between 2008 and 2009. CiCi's will continue to expand in the Midwest and Southeast where the company already enjoys solid brand recognition. ...read more

CONTACT:
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
303.355.3838 /303.204.4486 cell

JMC RESTAURANT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY REFUSES TO DRIVE UP COSTS

CiCi's Pizza's Distribution Company Expands Services to Combat Rising Fuel Prices


1/8/2008 (Coppell, Texas) Coppell, Texas (January 07, 2007) — While higher fuel costs continue to pack a punch to the trucking industry, JMC Restaurant Distribution Company has a plan to put the brakes on any rising costs to CiCi's Pizza's 600 restaurants and their customers. JMC drivers journey more than seven million miles a year, therefore JMC recently launched a "never an empty truck on the road" initiative. To insulate CiCi's Pizza the distribution company has transformed into a national back hauling and freight business. ...read more

CONTACT:
Aiello Public Relations & Marketing
Wendy Aiello/Mele Telitz
303.355.3838/303.204.4486

CiCi's Pizza Recognizes National Mentoring Month Through Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Littles Eat Free for One Week throughout All North Texas Restaurants


1/14/2008 (Coppell, Texas) Coppell, Texas (January 11, 2007) — In support of National Mentoring Month, CiCi's Pizza will be partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. From January 14–20, littles of the program will be able to eat free when accompanied by their Big Brother or Big Sister at any CiCi's Pizza throughout North Texas. ...read more
 
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