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==2014 Las Vegas CiCi's Pizza shooting== |
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On June 8, 2014 a two shootings occurred at a CiCi's Pizza and [[Walmart]] on North Nellis Boulevard in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. Two armed revolutionaries, a man and a woman, ambushed two police officers who were eating at the restaurant. Both offices were killed as the couple shouted “This is the start of a revolution!” The two took the officers' weapons and ammunition and then fled to the [[Walmart]] across the street where they shot and killed a random shopper. The two individuals then shot and killed each other in an apparent suicide pact. |
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | Plano, Texas (1985) |
| Headquarters | Coppell, Texas |
Key people | Darin Harris (CEO) |
| Products | Pizza, salad, pasta |
| Website | www.CiCisPizza.com |
CiCi's Pizza is an American buffet restaurant chain based in Coppell, Texas,[1] specializing in pizza. There are approximately 600 franchised and corporately owned restaurants in 35 states. A family-oriented concept, CiCi’s is known for its pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert buffet featuring up to 20 varieties of pizza, all offered for about $5 per adult.
History
Joe Croce and Mike Cole founded CiCi's in 1985 in Plano, Texas.[2][3]
In 2001, with 380 restaurants at the time, the chain expanded its buffet offerings and began remodeling restaurants.[3] Four years later, CiCi's had more than 500 locations, and was the fastest-growing pizza chain in the United States.[4] In 2003 Croce retired from the business, and passed ownership of the company to the company's executive team. Craig Moore, who was a general manager in Dallas, became vice president of the company, a position he held for five years before he was named president after the sale. Croce gave 20% of his proceeds to Gateway Church, where he was a member.[5] As president of the chain, Moore oversaw the company's operations and franchise growth, eventually announcing his retirement in 2009, after 17 years with the company.
Michael Shumsky took over after Moore retired in late 2009. (He had previously served as CEO of La Madeleine Restaurant, Inc.)
In addition to its current 600 restaurants, in 2010 CiCi's announced plans to add another 500 restaurants in the next 10 years. CiCi's has won numerous awards and has also been named one of the top 25 performing brands by The Wall Street Journal and a top 200 franchise concept by Franchise Today.
Recognition and awards
Since 2004 CiCi's Pizza has held third place in the pizza category for Restaurants & Institutions "Consumers' Choice in Chains" contest, which is judged based on consumer reviews of the competing restaurant chains.[6] In March 2009 Men's Health included CiCi's Pizza in its list of America's Healthiest and best Restaurants.[7]
Food offered
Pizza
The type of pizzas that CiCi's Pizza has (varies by location) are Alfredo, Bacon Cheddar, Baked Potato, BBQ pork, Beef, Buffalo Chicken, Cheese, Cheeseburger, Classic Chicken, Deep Dish Pepperoni, Garlic Breadsticks, Ham & Pineapple, Hog Fest, Italiano Pepperoni & Sausage, Italiano Veggie, Mac & Cheese, Ole, Pepperoni, Pepperoni & Beef, Pepperoni & Jalapeño, Pepperoni & Sausage, Philly Cheesesteak, Sausage, Spinach Alfredo, The Meltdown, Veggie, White, Zesty Ham & Cheddar, Zesty Pepperoni, and Zesty Veggie.[citation needed]
Pasta
The type of pasta Cici's offers are cavatappi pasta served with either marinara or Alfredo sauce.
Soup & Salad
The type of soup & salad Cici's offer are Chicken Noodle Soup, Italian Salad and Garden Salad.
Wings
The type of wings Cici's offer are Oven Baked Buffalo Wings covered in sauce.
Desserts
The type of desserts that Cici's offer are Chocolate Brownies, Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Dessert Pizza, and Bavarian Dessert Pizza.
2014 Las Vegas CiCi's Pizza shooting
On June 8, 2014 a two shootings occurred at a CiCi's Pizza and Walmart on North Nellis Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two armed revolutionaries, a man and a woman, ambushed two police officers who were eating at the restaurant. Both offices were killed as the couple shouted “This is the start of a revolution!” The two took the officers' weapons and ammunition and then fled to the Walmart across the street where they shot and killed a random shopper. The two individuals then shot and killed each other in an apparent suicide pact.
References
- ^ "Contact Us." CiCi's Pizza. Retrieved February 25, 2010.
- ^ Voorhis, Dan (July 6, 2002). "Fast Growing Dallas Pizza Chain to Open Store in Wichita, Kan". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
- ^ a b Quinn, Steve (October 5, 2001). "Locally based pizza chain is pursuing growth Cici's launches a new look and expands its trademark buffet". Dallas News. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
- ^ Shlachter, Barry (July 5, 2005). "CiCi's budget buffets propel company to fastest-growing pizza chain". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved September 20, 2009.
- ^ CiCi's Pizza founder insisted sale be an inside deal
- ^ Consumers' Choice in Chains Winners, 2004–2009
- ^ CiCi's Pizza Scores Top Marks on Men's Health 'Eat This, Not That!' Report Card
